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Farm Economy Continues to Falter as Ag Senator Sees One Silver Lining
The farm economy continues to falter according to ag economists, but at least one ag senator sees a silver lining. Iowa’s Chuck Grassley is one of just two farmers in the US Senate and agrees with many ag economists, the farm economy is on the brink of, or already in a recession. He says, “The…
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Vilsack Comments on ERS’ 2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast
WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement following the release of the Economic Research Service’s 2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast: “Today’s farm sector income forecast shows that, while the projection shows a decline from the 2022 record high, 2024 is expected to close out a four-year streak of net farm income that’s…
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Alternative Crops Offer Options When Weather Doesn’t Cooperate
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Rains this year in portions of Texas have been beneficial for most staple commodity crops such as corn, cotton and sorghum, but have also favored alternative crops, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Texas producers are always looking for alternative crops that provide options under different weather situations, including sunflowers,…
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EU Reflection Group Urges Overhaul of Ag Sector
A report released this week by the president of the European Union suggests that “the EU should undertake a major overhaul of its Common Agricultural Policy to subsidize farmers based on their income rather than the size of their farms.” The report also urged consumers to eat less meat. The report states that Europeans eat…
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Iowa seniors see food assistance interrupted after USDA “mistakes”
Iowa seniors see food assistance interrupted after USDA “mistakes” Axios
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Canada-China canola spat could lead to more U.S. soybean demand
Canada-China canola spat could lead to more U.S. soybean demand Agweek
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‘A struggle to grow things’: Ohio’s drought has become worse and is threatening farmers
‘A struggle to grow things’: Ohio’s drought has become worse and is threatening farmers Mansfield News Journal
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House to Vote on Bill Restricting Foreign Ownership of U.S. Farmland, Targeting China
House to Vote on Bill Restricting Foreign Ownership of U.S. Farmland, Targeting China Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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USDA study reports Arkansas as the most food insecure state in the nation
USDA study reports Arkansas as the most food insecure state in the nation KFSM 5Newsonline
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USDA’s Latest Farm Income Data Looks Brighter Than Early 2024 Numbers
USDA’s Latest Farm Income Data Looks Brighter Than Early 2024 Numbers Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Drought conditions deepen across Kentucky on heels of extended hot and dry weather
Drought conditions deepen across Kentucky on heels of extended hot and dry weather User-generated content
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USDA Faces Questions Over Food Program Problem
USDA Faces Questions Over Food Program Problems News On 6
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Wheat, corn and soy slip after rally but all head for weekly gains
Wheat, corn and soy slip after rally but all head for weekly gains Business Recorder
