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USDA Invests $110 Million in Meat and Poultry Processing
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $110 Million in Meat and Poultry Processing to Strengthen Food Supply Chain, Increase Competition, and Lower Food Costs  PerishableNews
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The Reasons Behind the Painful Surge in Grocery Prices
The Reasons Behind the Painful Surge in Grocery Prices  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Grassley on Trump, Vance Trade, Immigration Platform
Donald Trump’s pick for his running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance, defends Trump’s plans for sweeping tariffs and deportation of undocumented immigrants. A leading farm state senator disagrees with at least one of those. Vance has defended Trump’s plan for tariffs as high as ten percent, renewing concerns and memories in farm country of losses…
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New Study Showcases Corn Farming’s Contribution to the Economy
WASHINGTON — Corn growers were responsible for a $151 billion boost to the U.S. economy in 2023, according to a new report released this week by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). The report, entitled NCGA Economic Contribution Study for 2023, looked at a number of ways in which corn growers shaped the economy, including  economic…
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There’s a bipartisan effort urging USDA to protect U.S. potato crops
Wyden, Crapo lead bipartisan effort urging USDA to protect U.S. potato crops  The Packer
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Words of lament and hope for Kansas as big agriculture eradicates farmland traditions
Words of lament and hope for Kansas as big agriculture eradicates farmland traditions  Kansas Reflector
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7 precautions to prevent shed fires
7 precautions to prevent shed fires  Farm Progress
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New Online Agriculture Course Grows Skills in Identifying Corn, Soybean Field Insects
URBANA, Ill. — One thing is for sure, if there is a farm field, insects will visit it. Having the skills to identify insects inhabiting crop fields across the Midwest improves one’s ability to identify and effectively manage insect pests while avoiding unnecessary interventions that may negatively affect beneficial insects as well as farmer profitability.…
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5 Reasons Fertilizer Prices Are High Right Now
5 Reasons Fertilizer Prices Are High Right Now  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Sen. Grassley on ag manufacturing layoffs amid economic downturn
Grassley on ag manufacturing layoffs amid economic downturn  brownfieldagnews.com
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$4,500 Per Acre Plus a Signing Bonus? What Solar Companies Are Now Offering Farmers To Lease Their Ground
$4,500 Per Acre Plus a Signing Bonus? What Solar Companies Are Now Offering Farmers To Lease Their Ground  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Mulling in-season fertilizer
A north Iowa farmer facing tight crop margins suggests applying in-season fertilizer was not an easy decision. Caleb Renner and his family grow corn and soybeans near Klemme where they are currently side-dressing corn. “It was a difficult decision to make, and the fact that we are applying it ourselves and that we have a…
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Trump Picks JD Vance as Running Mate, Here’s Where He Stands on Policy Issues and Agriculture
Trump Picks JD Vance as Running Mate, Here’s Where He Stands on Policy Issues and Agriculture  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Farming Under the Influence?
ATHENS, Ga. — A new University of Georgia study reveals that one in five U.S. farmers report binge drinking when they experience high levels of stress. The paper underlines the link between farmers using alcohol to cope with stress. Farming is a uniquely stressful vocation. Farmers work long hours performing labor-intensive, repetitive and often dangerous tasks. In…
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USDA: 2023 sugarbeet crop was even bigger than anticipated and ’24 crop looks big, too
USDA: 2023 sugarbeet crop was even bigger than anticipated and ’24 crop looks big, too  Brainerd Dispatch
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Vilsack Blames Expected Record Farm Trade Deficit on Strong U.S. Economy, Criticism of China
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack blamed this year’s expected record farm trade deficit on a strong U.S. economy and U.S. criticism of major trading partner China. Vilsack says the U.S. economy’s strength, with its stronger dollar, is largely to blame for USDA’s record 32 billion-dollar forecast Ag trade deficit this fiscal year. He says, “As a…
