Canada still falling short on USMCA dairy commitments
Vilsack expresses disappointment in Canada’s proposed changes to come into compliance on dairy trade. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said he told his Canadian counterpart that the U.S. is...
View ArticleKansas Gov. Laura Kelly signs fake meat labeling bill into law
New law requires alternative meat products to use disclaimer as of July 1. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed into law House Substitute for SB 261 on May 5, also known as the “fake meat labeling bill.”...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, May 17, 2022
Max Armstrong offers a look at the wheat market, and potential rising interest in use of biotech wheat. Max Armstrong shares that the world needs wheat, which is getting more countries are looking at...
View Article5 Trending headlines in the beef world
Here are 5 stories in the beef community, you don’t want to miss. BEEF magazine scoured the country looking for what has cattle producers talking. Here’s a look at 5 headlines that appear to be at the...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, May 18, 2022
Max Armstrong offers insights on ways to cope with mental health challenges on the farm. Max Armstrong shares that This Week in Agribusiness has been offering a regular discussion of farm mental...
View ArticleUtah bulls test positive for trichomoniasis
This disease is caused by protozoa living in the reproductive tract of cows and the sheath of bulls. Utah animal health officials have found two bulls in Summit County that tested positive for...
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Pent-up inflation will drive food costs even higher
Consumer prices for food rose 9.4% year-over-year in April, and experts say even higher prices are on the horizon. With a gallon of milk up about 25% since before the pandemic, and retail bacon 35%...
View ArticleHouse advances bill to examine meat competition
Meat Packing Special Investigator Act would create a new position at USDA with prosecutorial and subpoena power. In the face of consolidation among meat processors and rising food prices across the...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, May 19, 2022
Max Armstrong reports on No Mow May, but adds information about the value of bees across many crops. Max Armstrong talks about No Mow May designed to support bees. Experts say lawns can be sources of...
View ArticleWarnings of diesel shortages as prices surge
Filling a tractor fuel tank daily now costs some farmers $1,000, double last year's price. By Kim Chipman and Megan Durisin, with assistance from Elizabeth Elkin, Zijia Song and Michael...
View Article5 good things happening in agriculture
The future is bright for ag producers, if you use your business IQ. The other day, I was conducting a webcast for a group in the western part of the United States. Of course, I was candid about my...
View ArticleGreener Cattle Initiative opens call for methane emission research
The Greener Cattle Initiative anticipates awarding up to $4.67 million for research projects. Enteric methane, which animals release into the atmosphere by belching or exhaling, is a significant...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, May 20, 2022
Max Armstrong reports on a double-crop incentive and what it might mean for farmers. Max Armstrong looks at news of a $10 per acre fee to get more farmers to double crop soybeans following wheat. Max...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed
Catch up on the annual Wheat Tour, the derecho in the Northern Plains, the best four-legged farm friends and more! Did you miss some agricultural news this week? We’re here to help. Here’s a summary...
View ArticleExport market programs key to ag export growth
MAP and FMD have accounted for 13.7% of all the revenue generated by U.S. ag exports between 1977 and 2019. According to the U.S. Agricultural Export Development Council, a new study confirms...
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USDA launches voluntary-led conservation pilot in West
Biden administration looks to scale up Wyoming model across the West to expand locally-led conservation efforts. USDA Under Secretary Robert Bonnie announced a new partnership May 20 that uses diverse...
View ArticleLocked in a bad paradigm?
Consider the choices a market, or even life, offers and be willing to change your approach for success. Unless you have been living under a rock you know it’s graduation time. My daughter graduated...
View ArticleFFA Chapter Tribute: Vickie Ference
This week the FFA Chapter Tribute goes to Vickie Ference, Nebraska State Vice President. Mike Pearson continues to salute the FFA programs across the country and this week is joined by Vickie Ference,...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, May 21, 2022
Hot topics this week include planting update, mental health awareness, cordless power tools and the volatility of land market. Many growers are still planting due to weather and Gene Reid, Malta,...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, May 23, 2022
Max Armstrong offers insight into the benefits of an interesting cattle breed – the beefalo. Max Armstrong recalls the early excitement about ‘beefalo’ which is a mix of bison and traditional beef....
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