The USDA is expected to roll out the first round of Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) funds starting next week. Brooke Appleton, USDA’s deputy under secretary for farm production and conservation, says the funding was allocated in the Continuing Resolution passed by Congress last December. “The funding is there to help agriculture producers mitigate the impact […]
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An entomologist says early planted soybeans in tillage and no-till systems each faced significant pest pressure last season. Michigan State University’s Chris Difonzo tells
Protecting animal agriculture from foreign animal disease outbreaks. Dr. Kelli Werling with Indiana’s State Board of Animal Health says a foreign animal
An extension corn agronomist says one tip for a successful planting season is avoiding pre-plant tillage when soils are too wet.
Nearly 270 farm organizations are asking Congress to permanently extend several expiring tax provisions important to agriculture. Chuck Conner with the
The president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is concerned the “Make America Healthy Again” movement could be detrimental to agriculture.
Cash dairy prices were mixed again Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.51. One sale
Farmers and agribusinesses are exploring ways to keep ag industry more secure. Brad Fruth, director of innovation with Beck’s Hybrids, says threats extend far beyond cybersecurity.
A cooperative leader says their member farmers are concerned about margins going into planting season. Joshua Grunnet with Alcivia Cooperative tells
Several ag organizations say a proposal from the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office to impose fees on Chinese-built ships would harm U.S.
