MFU Outlines Policy Priorities for 2025 Session
ST. PAUL – The 2025 Minnesota legislative session convenes tomorrow, and Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is preparing to advocate for a strong agriculture budget, affordable healthcare, support for beginning farmers and other priorities defined by our members.
Register Today For CattleCon 2025
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Jan. 13, 2025) – While CattleCon 2025 is just around the corner, Feb. 4-6, in San Antonio, Texas, it isn’t too late to register. Whether flying or driving, make plans to join thousands of cattlemen
U.S. Sales of Ag Tractors and Combines Decline in Close Out of 2024
MILWAUKEE, WI – According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), U.S. sales of Ag tractors and combines fell in December 2024 compared to the year before. U.S. Sales of Ag tractors fell 11.3% while
Ranking Member Angie Craig Opposes Partisan Cuts to Critical Farm Bill Programs
WASHINGTON – On Friday, House Ag Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN) released the following statement in response to the Republican proposal to bankroll tax cuts for the wealthy by cutting funding for farm bill nutrition, conservation, and
NPPC Welcomes Line Speeds Study Results, Encourages FSIS to Make Program Permanent
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a win for efficiency in feeding a growing population and alleviating supply issues, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) celebrated the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) decision to extend
Empowering Tomorrow’s Advocates: Introducing the Pork Leadership Institute Class of 2025
Des Moines, Iowa (Jan. 13, 2025) — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the National Pork Board (NPB) are excited to announce the Class of 2025 for the Pork Leadership Institute (PLI), a premier program dedicated to
Leveraging Data for 2025 Seed and Crop Management Decisions
There is always something to learn from a previous growing season. As the new year begins, it’s a great time for farmers to analyze results from their fields to make informed decisions for 2025. Brian Shrader, a
UPL Corp Launches ATROFORCE™ Bionematicide Seed Treatment in Cotton
CARY, NC, USA, JANUARY 13, 2025 – UPL Corp (“UPL”), a provider of comprehensive and sustainable agricultural solutions, announces the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registration of ATROFORCE™ bionematicide, a new seed treatment for use in cotton to protect yield potential from
Markets Rally on Friday’s USDA Production Estimates
USDA released the combined World Agricultural Supply and Demond Estimates report along with its final Crop Production estimates for 2024 on Friday, and the market was quick to react. Corn futures soared over 15 cents to the
Will $10 Billion in Economic Payments Offset Farm Income Losses?
Researchers are still projecting negative returns for grain producers even after assistance from Washington, highlighting the extent of the downturn in the agricultural industry. U.S. farmers and ranchers have access to $10 billion in economic aid as