Concerns About Farm Finances
The Federal Reserve reports that farm finances remain a concern. The Fed’s Beige Book noted that 10 of the 12 districts reported slight or moderate growth in May, while the other two had no change in activity.
Vilsack Stresses Biosecurity Amid Bird Flu Spread, Mexico Fatality
Amid four human cases of avian flu in the U.S. and now a fatal case in Mexico, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack is stressing the need for stepped-up biosecurity and vigilance. A 59-year-old Mexican man who died after
Food Insecurity Increases in the American Midwest
American food insecurity is increasing the most drastically in the Midwest, and the number of food-insecure people increased by over 40 percent in several states from 2021 to 2022. The data comes from the annual “Map the
AFBF Encourages Support of AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
American vehicle manufacturers announced plans to remove AM radio from new electric vehicles. The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act in Congress would prevent that from happening. Emily Buckman, director of government affairs for the American Farm
USDA GAIN Reports Help Commodity Groups Target Overseas Opportunities
Commodity groups looking for opportunities overseas to move their products should look into the USDA’s GAIN Reports. GAIN stands for Global Ag Information Network. Daniel Whitley, administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service, talks about the GAIN reports.