Corn and Soybeans Both 67% Good to Excellent Nationwide
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– The latest Crop Progress Report shows that the U.S. corn and soybean crops are both equal in terms of good to excellent conditions. As of Sunday, June 30th, both corn and soybeans are 67% good
NMPF Statement on USDA’s Recommended FMMO Modernization Plan
ARLINGTON, VA – From Gregg Doud, President and CEO, National Milk Producers Federation: “Based on our initial reading, NMPF is heartened that much of what we proposed after more than two years of policy development, and another year of
Safety When Grilling and Smoking on the Fourth of July
On July Fourth, the aroma of barbecue will fill the air as people come together to celebrate with quintessential American cooking pastimes: grilling and smoking meat. Food is a big part of celebrating the Fourth, aside from
Farm Groups Elated as Supreme Court Upends Agency Regulatory Power vs. Courts
The Supreme Court, in a huge win for agriculture and other sectors, has overturned 40 years of legal precedent that gave agency bureaucrats regulatory powers the courts had to respect. The decisions in two separate cases overturned
More Layoffs at John Deere Operations in Iowa and Illinois
(EAST MOLINE, IL)– According to several news reports, John Deere announced on Friday that they would be laying off just over 600 workers at locations in Illinois and Iowa by the end of August. Reports say that
Survey Shows Americans’ Support for EV’s and Solar is Declining
A Pew Research Center survey shows some Americans are driving a decline in America’s support for certain renewable energy sources. While solar and wind power remain popular, support for expanding them is dropping. In 2020, solar expansion
USDA Expanding Specialty Crop and Organic Insurance Options
The USDA is expanding crop insurance options for specialty and organic growers beginning with the 2025 crop year. USDA’s Risk Management Agency is expanding coverage options by allowing enterprise units by organic farming practice, adding enterprise-unit eligibility