USDA Announces New Federal Order, Begins National Milk Testing Strategy to Address H5N1 in Dairy Herds
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the start of its National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS), which builds on measures taken by USDA and federal and
USGC 2024/25 Corn Harvest Quality Report Shows High Yield, Low BCFM
According to the U.S. Grains Council’s (USGC’s) 2024/2025 Corn Harvest Quality Report, the 14th such annual survey published globally today, the 2024 U.S. corn crop is projected to be the third largest on record with the highest
United Soybean Board’s Investments Yield Impressive ROI, Drive Value Back to Farmers and the Broader Economy
ST. LOUIS (Dec. 6, 2024) — In a challenging economic landscape of low commodity prices and tight margins, the United Soybean Board (USB) continues to deliver economic returns to U.S. soybean farmers through strategic investments. This remains critical
Farm Bill Extension, Disaster Aid on the Table Before 118th Congress Wraps Up
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– An extension of the 2018 Farm Bill and a disaster aid package to help farmers impacted by natural disasters and low commodity prices is one of the top remaining priorities for the 118th Congress before
Soybean Meal Exports Set New Record in 2023/24 Marketing Year
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — U.S. Soy remains America’s No. 1 agricultural export, adding $31.2 billion to the U.S. economy in marketing year (MY) 2023/24. While total soy export volumes were down from the year prior at 60.8 million
Legislation Expanding Broadband Access Passes Senate
Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced their “Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports Rural America Act” unanimously passed in the Senate. The ACCESS Act expands rural broadband access by easing the burden
Ethanol Production Down From a Record High
The Energy Information Administration says ethanol output fell from a record high while inventories increased in the seven days ending on November 29. Production declined to an average of 1.073 million barrels a day last week. The
Western Kansas’ 3I Show Has Been Cancelled
Dodge City, KS — As most of you know, there have been many changes since we experienced the Covid Pandemic. Those changes include our workforce, the way we purchase items, event attendance and quite possibly how we