United States Hog Inventory Up Slightly
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2024 – As of Sept.1, there were 76.5 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up slightly from September 2023 and up 2% from June 1, 2024, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report
AFIA Commends Introduction of Vital Supply Chain Legislation
ARLINGTON, Va. – Sept. 26, 2024 – The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) applauds Senator Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., and cosponsors for introducing the Securing American Agriculture Act (S. 5277) yesterday. This bill would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture to
NASDA’s Newly Elected Board of Directors Urge Congress to Pass Farm Bill in 2024
INDIANAPOLIS – NASDA’s newly appointed board of directors unanimously passed a resolution expressing support for the expeditious passage of a comprehensive, bi-partisan farm bill. “America’s farmers and ranchers provide the food, fiber, fuel and shelter that we all depend
Climate-smart Grazing: U. of I. Study Shows How Weather Mitigates Nitrogen Runoff
URBANA, Ill. — Livestock production is an important component of U.S. agriculture, with global demand for meat and dairy expected to double in the coming decades. This increase will lead to intensified grazing on U.S. grasslands, potentially
Port Strike Could Hinder U.S. Ag Shipments
A potential strike at three dozen U.S. ports could upend supply chains and raise prices weeks before election day. Farm Policy News says the International Longshoremen’s Association says it will have 25,000 members walk off the job
Mexico to Import Less U.S. Corn
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service says Mexico will import less corn as its domestic production increases in the 2024-2025 marketing year. A report from the FAS Mexico City Office says corn exports to Mexico will fall two percent
Groups Respond to SAF Tax Credit Guidelines
Legislation introduced in the House and Senate would extend a new sustainable aviation fuel tax credit for biofuels for ten years and prevent foreign producers from accessing the credits. Groups like the National Corn Growers Association applauded
Farm Bill, Ag Economy Top Concerns at Tenth Ag Outlook Forum
Navigating a softer ag economy and no new farm bill were the chief topics at the Tenth Annual Ag Outlook Forum on September 16 in Kansas City. Hosted by Agri-Pulse and the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas
SAF Coalition Commends Launch of the Bipartisan Senate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Caucus
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition’s Executive Director, Alison Graab, issued the following statement applauding the formal establishment of the bipartisan Senate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Caucus led by Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), Senator
Rural Mainstreet Index Stays Below Growth Neutral
For the 13th consecutive month, the Rural Mainstreet Index sank below growth neutral. That’s according to a September survey of bank CEO’s in rural areas of a ten-state region dependent on agriculture and-or energy. The region’s reading