NIETC Projects Concerning to Farmers and Ranchers
(COLUMBIA, MO)– Last month the US Department of Energy released ‘phase two’ of the proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC), also referred to as “Net-see’s.” The plan would impact agricultural land and rural communities in more
June Cattle on Feed Down Slightly; Placements Higher Than Expected
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– The latest Cattle on Feed report came in mostly as expected, with one surprise in the placements category. USDA on Friday said that cattle and calves on feed as of June 1st, 2024, totaled 11.6
Stabenow: Republican Farm Bill Framework Uses “Magic Math”
Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chair of the Senate Ag Committee, released a statement after the Congressional Budget Office published its revised 10-year budget projections. “Today’s updated projections from the CBO prove what we’ve been saying all along.
2024 Farm Bill Better Than 2025
Some Senate Ag Republicans suggest it may be better to hold out until next year for a better farm bill deal. Others disagree. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says the argument for waiting ‘til next year to get
AFBF Calling for Action on Labor Reform
The American Farm Bureau sent a letter to USDA and the Department of Labor on the significant shortage of help on U.S. farms and ranches. John Walt Boatright, director of government affairs with AFBF, talks about the
Farmers Holding Large Corn and Soybean Stocks
After stockpiling crops for much of this season due to low commodity prices, many U.S. farmers continue to turn away buyers despite few signs that prices will improve. Farm Policy News says grain supplies are ample, and
USDA Releases Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook
USDA released its June 2024 Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook that shows the 2024 beef production forecast is virtually unchanged. Heavier cattle weights are expected to partially offset tight cattle supplies. The 2025 beef production forecast is
Dairy Co-op Wants Accurate Payment Provisions in the Farm Bill
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative announced efforts in partnering with several other dairy industry supporters to codify the protection of timely payments and accurate testing as legislative text in the next farm bill. The request to move these
COFCO International, Ltd. and GROWMARK Inc. Agree to Simultaneous Transactions regarding U.S. Grain Assets.
Bloomington, Ill., (AgPR) June 20, 2024 – COFCO International, Ltd. (“COFCO International”) and GROWMARK Inc. (“GROWMARK”) have entered today into definitive agreements whereby, COFCO International has agreed to purchase GROWMARK’s minority stake in the transloading facility located in Cahokia, Illinois