Agriculture News
Turkey placements faster than a year ago
Turkey hatchery numbers are pointing towards increased supplies. The USDA says 21.92 million poults were hatched during August, rising 8% on the year, with 21.213 million of those poults placed
Adding value through diversification
Crop diversification provides opportunity to add value to operations. A south-central Kentucky farmer says the demand for locally grown and milled small grains has increased exponentially over the last 15
MSUE recommends growers monitor for spotted lanternfly after new detection
An Extension specialist says specialty crop growers should be following the spread of spotted lanternfly now that it’s been detected in Southwest Michigan. Michigan State University Extension’s Mike Reinke tells
Lindberg chosen for top role at UN World Food Program
USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg has been selected to lead the United Nations World Food Program. Lindberg, who was nominated earlier this year by
New union lawsuit challenges USDA reorganization
The general counsel for the American Federation of Government Employees says a federal judge is considering a temporary pause to the USDA’s reorganization plan. Rushab Sanghvi says four unions representing
Boozman: farmer bridge payments delayed as lawmakers seek path forward
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says another bridge payment is needed to help farmers navigate the record high input costs. John Boozman says more economic assistance was
China, Japan lead the way for soybean export inspections
New crop U.S. soybeans have started leaving domestic ports for China. The USDA says about half of the weekly shipment total on soybeans during the week ending September 10th was
Nonfat dry milk nears $2 as cheese prices fall Monday at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.76. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.04 to $1.42.
USDA looks to strengthen U.S. ag trade with Venezuela
The Trump administration is continuing to take steps to help improve market access for U.S. producers in Latin America. USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg says
Tight global sulfur supplies continue to drive fertilizer prices
The vice president of government and public affairs with The Mosaic Company says continued constraints on global sulfur supplies are dramatically impacting the company’s ability to produce phosphate fertilizer. Sarah
