Midwest Digest, September 5, 2022
Max Armstrong reports that there’s no Crop Progress Report from USDA today due to the holiday, but could show an improvement due to timely rains with one farmer sharing it was a big booster for him....
View ArticleFarm Progress America, September 6, 2022
Max Armstrong shares that Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack made an announcement to spend $1 billion to help develop markets for farmers. Vilsack announced the investment for climate-smart...
View ArticlePrepare for marketing calves this Fall
With Labor Day behind us, it is a good time to prepare for marketing calves this fall. The majority of beef calves are spring born, which typically leads to a large fall run of calves. Auction volumes...
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Knowing value in early pregnancy diagnosis
The long, hot days of summer are a stark contrast from the cold nights of calving season. However, now is the time to start preparing for the arrival of the 2023 calf crop. August or September is a...
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Farm finances show glimmer of hope
The Ag Economy Barometer improved in August to a reading of 117, up 14 points from the July reading. The rise in farmer sentiment stems from fewer worries about farm financial situations than last...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, September 7, 2022
Max Armstrong reports that Brazil is going to plant soybeans like never before and if the weather cooperates the country is in for a record harvest – 300 million tons. That’s according to CONAB, the...
View ArticleHusker Harvest Days 2022 will have a new look, but the same legacy
The world’s largest totally irrigated working farm show is back, but show attendees are in for a whole new experience during the event in Grand Island, Nebraska, Sept. 13-15. In addition to the highly...
View ArticleUSDA providing $400M for regional food business centers
In an effort to continue to support local and regional food systems, USDA announced it will be providing $400 million from the American Rescue Plan for the establishment of six Regional Food Business...
View ArticleAg negotiator nominee favorably reported out of committee
The Senate Finance Committee favorably reported the nomination of Doug McKalip to serve as the chief agricultural trade negotiator at the U.S. Trade Representative office during a business meeting...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, September 8, 2022
Max Armstrong reports that the agriculture industry will be watching for an announcement on the Renewable Fuel Standard which is the biofuel blending mandate. There are reports that the Biden...
View ArticlePoultry modified line speed waivers causing concern
Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., led 34 of his colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack expressing concerns about and urging the delay of USDA’s rule that will force poultry...
View ArticleAPHIS proposes new indemnity payment framework
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to solicit public comments on a new approach to indemnity valuation and a new indemnity framework....
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Why do we export beef?
Last week Kenny briefly covered the first six months of beef trade data that we have for 2022. USDA will release July’s trade data this Thursday. I want to take a closer look at U.S. beef exports ahead...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Did you miss some ag news this week? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Here’s a collection of the top headlines in agriculture from the past week to bring you up-to-speed. USDA farm income...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, September 9, 2022
Max Armstrong shares insights from Glenn “G.T.” Thompson, R-Penn., the ranking minority member on the House Agriculture Committee. Thompson says he is focused on the next farm bill. He shared there are...
View ArticleGAO report finds fraud likely in CFAP payments
During the pandemic, USDA through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program provided producers $31 billion for various commodities. However, in reviewing a sampling of CFAP payments, the Government...
View ArticleFFA Tribute: Isaac Hopke
The FFA tribute this week goes to Isaac Hopke, Wisconsin FFA section 1 state secretary.Isaac decided to run for a leadership position after talking to a previous officer. In his new role, Isaac is...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, Sept. 10, 2022
At a recent seminar, Dan Basse, president, Agresource Company, reflects on market moves over the past year, as well as recession and inflation impacts and labor.Ted Seifried, Zaner Ag Hedge, joins Mike...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, September 12, 2022
Max Armstrong says you may have to settle for a different salad, after hot weather is causing disease in lettuce varieties in California. There's no food safety concern, but plant safety is being...
View ArticleRailroads work to avoid strike
By Victoria CavaliereFreight railroads and labor unions are working through the weekend to hammer out a new contract to avoid a strike that could snarl supply chains, disrupt agricultural deliveries...
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