Fordyce, Lindberg and More Nominated to Serve as USDA Undersecretaries
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Thursday, President-elect Donald Trump announced more nominees to serve in his administration at USDA via Truth Social. Richard Fordyce has been nominated as USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. He was
John Deere Expands Self-Repair Options Amid FTC Lawsuit Alleging Repair Monopolization
John Deere has long been a dominant force in the agricultural and construction equipment industry, but has been under scrutiny for years over the proprietary nature of its repairs policies. The company announced a new self-repair initiative
USDA Issues Final Rule on Amendments to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced a final rule amending the uniform pricing formulas applicable in all 11 Federal milk marketing orders (FMMOs). The final rule was made
Groups React to USDA Rule on Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Wednesday, USDA announced the publication of an interim rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks. It establishes guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying the greenhouse gas emissions associated
When Will the Bull Run in Cattle End?
(ATCHISON, KS) — For several months, cattle futures and cash trade has been continuing to work higher and higher, reaching many record levels especially on the cash side of the trade. The question now is, when exactly
U.S. Agriculture Dominated by Family Farms
In 2023, roughly 86 percent of all farms were small family farms. A USDA report says these farms have a gross cash income below $350,000 and operate on 41 percent of all U.S. agricultural land. The family
Groups React to Packers and Stockyard Act Revision
American agriculture groups reacted to the final USDA poultry tournament rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act. “AFBF has long advocated for more stability for farmers who raise poultry under the tournament system,” says AFBF President Zippy
U.S. Leads Cage Free Egg Transition
Compassion in World Farming U.S. has released its latest Egg Track Report, which highlights the evolving landscape of higher-welfare egg production in North America. While the U.S. continues to lead at about 40 percent of egg-laying hens