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Rick Scott leads 15-lawmaker call for USDA to declare disaster, issue block grants for post-Helene recovery
Rick Scott leads 15-lawmaker call for USDA to declare disaster, issue block grants for post-Helene recovery Florida Politics
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Deere
This Is What Whales Are Betting On Deere Benzinga
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Farmers struggle as Congress waffles on new Farm Bill
Farmers struggle as Congress waffles on new Farm Bill Parsons Sun
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Rising wheat, steady corn define US crop report
Rising wheat, steady corn define US crop report Farms.com
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FEMA surges resources for Helene recovery as death toll rises to at least 135
FEMA surges resources for Helene recovery as death toll rises to at least 135 Spectrum News 1
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GFB President Tom McCall Statement on Hurricane Helene
MACON, Ga. – Georgia Farm Bureau President Tom McCall issued the following statement in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene: “Our thoughts and prayers go out to all Georgians facing the devastation of Hurricane Helene. While we are still assessing the extent of its impact, this storm has already disrupted lives and caused significant damage, particularly…
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CFSA Hurricane Helene Recovery Resources for Farmers
RALEIGH, N.C. — Our hearts are heavy for all affected by Hurricane Helene across the Southeast, particularly in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. The massive destruction is devastating for the regional food system, as farmland, natural resources and infrastructure are overwhelmed by flood waters. Farms are facing loss of crops, livestock, structures, equipment…
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Duration of port strikes a big factor for U.S. red meat exports
Erin Borror, the vice president of economic analysis with the U.S. Meat Export Federation, says U.S. beef and pork exports are affected as port strikes happen along the East and Gulf Coasts. “These ports accommodated about $2.8 billion worth of U.S. red meat exports in the first seven months of the year. That’s about $400…
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Port strikes bring questions about feed imports and ag exports
The CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association says he’s trying to better understand how feed ingredients are affected by the ongoing port strikes. “There’s a lot of discussion about imports and while retail and others saw this coming and could plan ahead, we’re trying to emphasize the importance of imports for our membership.”…
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CBOT wheat rallies on drought, geopolitical tensions; corn follows
CBOT wheat rallies on drought, geopolitical tensions; corn follows XM
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First Ever Strawberry Vertical Farm To Use 90% Less Water And No Pesticides
First Ever Strawberry Vertical Farm To Use 90% Less Water And No Pesticides Newsweek
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A Better U.S.-Mexico Trade Relationship Is Coming, Ag Economist Predicts
A Better U.S.-Mexico Trade Relationship Is Coming, Ag Economist Predicts Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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A Wild Start to the Month for Grain and Livestock Markets
A Wild Start to the Month for Grain and Livestock Markets Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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New NCGA president lays out priorities
The new president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says farmers are facing many hurdles as his one-year term begins. Kenneth Hartman Jr., a fifth-generation farmer from Waterloo, Illinois, tells Brownfield… “There’s higher costs when it comes to fuel labor, you know, across the board, everything is more expensive, but yet corn prices are…
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Risk protection key in down price environment
A Minnesota farmer is stressing the importance of risk protection amid low commodity prices and high input costs. Darin Johnson says it’s a tough environment for marketing corn and soybeans. “As we figure break-evens looking into this next year, we are well below the cost of production. And that brings me (to) crop insurance, that’s…
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Bipartisan cohort of U.S. lawmakers form Sustainable Aviation Caucus
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators has formed the Sustainable Aviation Caucus to aid in the advancement of the industry. Kansas Republican Jerry Moran will serve as the caucus chair… “Again it’s one more market for agriculture commodities. We’ve got to make up this deficit we have by consuming more ag products and selling more…
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CNH Industrial America presents the first fully electric tractor with autonomous features
CNH Industrial America presents the first fully electric tractor with autonomous features, a significant development in the agricultural machinery sector Global Design News
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USDA expects “no significant changes” to food availability as strike begins
USDA expects “no significant changes” to food availability as strike begins Fruitnet
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Farmer Sentiment Reaches Lowest Levels Since 2016 as Income Expectations Weaken
WASHINGTON — The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer recorded its lowest readings since March 2016 in September. Declining income expectations pushed farmer sentiment down as the barometer fell 12 points to 88, and the Index of Future Expectations dropped 14 points to 94. The Index of Current Conditions also fell 7 points to 76, which nearly matched levels…
