Farm Progress America, June 21, 2022
Max Armstrong ponders what might happen to the food supply because of the minds in the harbors of Ukraine that could take months to resolve. Max points out the country was the fourth largest exporter...
View ArticleSupreme Court rejects Bayer's bid to end Roundup suits
By Greg Stohr with assistance from Jef FeeleyThe U.S. Supreme Court rejected a multibillion-dollar appeal from Bayer AG, refusing to shield the company from potentially tens of thousands of claims that...
View ArticleBiden administration supports pork producers in court filing
In a major win on the ongoing battle to defend pork producers from adhering to California’s Proposition 12’s space requirements for breeding hogs, the Solicitor General filed a brief in support of the...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, June 22, 2022
Max Armstrong visits the concepts of the Farm Safety Net and what it should look like in the new farm bill. Max shares that several hearings around the country offer farmers the opportunity to have...
View ArticleSenate advances cattle market reform bills
In a business meeting, the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced out of committee and prepared for floor action two cattle market reform bills, S. 4030, the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act...
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Branding: A ranching tradition
As the days get warmer and the sun stays out longer, ranchers begin preparations to gather their cattle to brand and work the new calves. At the ZX Ranch outside Bismarck, N.D., this usually happens...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, June 23, 2022
Max Armstrong notes that farmers are used to working with regulatory agencies including EPA, USDA, OSHA, but now the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is getting attention in agriculture. The SEC...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed
Did you miss some agricultural news this week? No need to worry. Here’s a roundup of the top headlines in agriculture from around the country.Biden backs NPPC in Prop 12 caseThe Solicitor General filed...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, June 24, 2022
Max Armstrong shares insights about the work of Beth Ford, CEO of Land O’Lakes, who takes on causes many may not consider directly related to agriculture. Max notes her work to expand internet...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness June 25, 2022
Part 1Max Armstrong and Mike Pearson are at the desk previewing what might be in the final USDA planting report, due on June 30. Max chats with farm broadcaster Carah Hart or Red River Farm Network....
View ArticleDon’t forget the power of infrastructure
This week I got a lot of drive time in, and it gave me time to reflect on things. I couldn’t help but notice how different things are.There was a ton of construction which meant delays and detours. One...
View ArticleUSDA trade mission concludes in London
U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh arrived Tuesday, June 21 in London for a USDA agribusiness trade mission to the United Kingdom. Bronaugh was joined by representatives...
View ArticleCattle raisers disappointed in court's high-speed rail decision
The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is disappointed by today’s Texas Supreme Court decision in the case of Miles v. Texas Central.The ruling holds that Texas Central may use the...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, June 27, 2022
Max Armstrong looks at the challenge of rising input prices that farmers face. Max looks at the rising cost of energy and how that impacts agriculture. Economists at Rabobank show that against various...
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Use caution with poison hemlock, ivy and oak
Poison hemlock and other toxic plants are blooming across the state. Oklahoma State University experts warn of the dangers to livestock and humans if touched or consumed. Poison hemlock is one of the...
View ArticleDropping like flies-Prussic Acid in cattle
As the year progresses many producers look to move cattle to alternative pasture.Unfortunately, certain weather conditions, including drought or frosts, can set up some plants in the sorghum family,...
View ArticleSmaller feedlot numbers ahead
The latest USDA Cattle on Feed report showed June feedlot inventories of 11.846 million head, 101.2 percent of one year ago. This is a record level of June feedlot cattle since the data series began in...
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July 4 cookout costs 17% more
Prepare to pay more if you’re hosting the 4th of July cookout this year. The cost of a typical holiday cookout menu jumped 17% higher than last year, according to a new survey from the American Farm...
View ArticleBayer loses second case in a week
By Greg StohrThe U.S. Supreme Court let stand an $87 million award against Bayer AG, rejecting the company for the second time in a week as it tries to fend off tens of thousands of claims that its...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, June 28, 2022
Max Armstrong reports on the upcoming acreage report which will show USDA’s look at what was planted. Max shares that according to a report from Rabobank, cotton acreage will fall. Abandonment of the...
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