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A recent study shows sampling and laboratory capacity to be major areas of concern in the event of an African Swine Fever outbreak in the U.S. “The key to managing an ASFV outbreak is in testing and

Variable weather conditions and nitrogen loss remain top of mind for many farmers across the Midwest. Understanding nitrogen management techniques is vital for maximizing efficiency and optimizing yields. One of the most challenging aspects of successfully managing

ST. JOSEPH, MO— After years behind the mic delivering news, weather, and wisdom to America’s heartland, longtime farm broadcaster Tom Brand is bringing his voice to the printed page. His debut book,Welts on Your Butt a Calf

The administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency says the most effective way to allow year-round E-15 sales is through Congressional action. Testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, Lee Zeldin told lawmakers, “That is the

Canada’s new agriculture minister Heath MacDonald said in an interview last week that tackling trade issues with China and the United States are his most pressing priorities. The two-front trade war with the world’s largest economies has

Food-at-home prices increased in April at a 2% annual pace, down from 2.4% in March, according to Consumer Price Index data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across-the-board inflation ticked down last month to 2.3%,

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The Environmental Protection Agency has sent a proposed rule setting the amount of biofuels that oil refiners must blend into their fuel starting next year. Reuters says the White House must sign off on

The 2025 Wheat Quality Council’s Hard Winter Wheat Tour across Kansas wrapped up on May 15. During the three days of wheat scouting, tour participants traveled six routes from Manhattan to Colby to Wichita and back to

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) proudly kicked off the 61st annual Yield Contest today. For six decades, this landmark event has celebrated the ingenuity, resilience, and drive of America’s corn growers—those who continuously push the limits of what’s possible

The National Agricultural Statistics Service released the 2024 county yield estimates for corn and soybeans. Following typical patterns, corn and soybean yields were highest in the Midwest Corn Belt region and south into the Mississippi Delta. Counties

The U.S. is clamping down on the import of livestock from Mexico once again as the New World Screwworm is on the radar of U.S. agricultural officials as well as livestock producers across the country. Bernt Nelson,

As planting picks up across the country, so does producer frustration—especially when it comes to Washington’s silence on the next farm bill. The current extension is running out of time, and many in farm country are growing

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Wednesday, the House Agriculture Committee passed its portion of the reconciliation package on a party line vote of 29-25. The measure now heads to the House Budget Committee for a full markup of

Farm sector production expenses are the costs of all inputs used to produce farm commodities, which directly affect farm profitability. In total, these expenses, including those associated with operator dwellings, are forecast to decrease by $13.4 billion,

U.S. retail egg prices dropped from the record-high prices they hit earlier this year. Government data released on Tuesday showed the average price of a dozen Grade A eggs declined to $5.12 last month after reaching a

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today praised the passage of key tax extensions, championed by the organization, which passed the House Committee on Ways and Means as part of the budget reconciliation process. “We applaud the members

Washington – U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), both members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, introduced the Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act – legislation that modernizes the process for updating conservation standards at the United States Department

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2025 – Earlier today, the House of Representatives Ways & Means Committee advanced changes to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit as a part of the legislation titled, “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” The revised

China continues to shift its ag buying power, signing a letter of intent to purchase $900 million in agricultural products from Argentina—another signal it’s moving further from U.S. suppliers. Still, in a move to ease ongoing tensions,

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) today introduced the Strengthening Tactics to Obstruct the Population of Screwworms (STOP Screwworms) Act, which would authorize funds for and

(Washington, D.C.) — “Our industry has been developing the Chinese market since 1982 when the U.S. soy industry opened an international marketing office in Beijing. To put that in perspective, that’s four years before I was born.”