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The 100th anniversary of USDA’s Agricultural Outlook Forum this past month put farm trade at the top of mind. Agricultural exports have expanded a lot in that time. “What we have really seen over the past 100 years, is rapid and really expansive agriculture export growth, we’ve seen this because we’ve seen productivity gains in […]

USDA released its February World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. Mac Marshall, vice president of market intelligence for the United Soybean Board, says he was watching South America’s crop estimate. “The Brazilian harvest is continuing along at a pretty nice clip, ahead of the five-year pace and ahead of last year. Brazilian soybeans were […]

The USDA announced the finalization of the “Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act.” Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says this new rule is about advancing access to economic opportunities. “That’s why we at USDA are committed to issuing stronger and newer rules under the Packers and Stockyards Act to provide greater […]

CHICAGO  — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) proudly announces the induction of Bill Prestage into the NPPC Hall of Fame during the 2024 National Pork Industry Forum. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have devoted their lives to advancing the pork industry. “Bill Prestage, a visionary whose legacy transcends the boundaries of the pork industry, […]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Tuesday announced the finalization of the “Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act,” which will be effective 60 days following publication in the Federal Register. USDA said the final rule, Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act, establishes clearer, more effective standards […]

The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose modestly in February posting a reading of 111, five points higher than a month earlier. The modest rise in the barometer was attributable to producers expressing somewhat more optimism as the Future Expectations Index rose seven points to a reading of 115. The Current Conditions Index was […]

A new report can help farmers analyze their crop risks and opportunities. Pattern Ag uses analytics to help farmers optimize their spending on crop protection, seed selection, and fertility inputs while improving the long-term productivity of their land. Daneille Watts, VP of Data at Pattern Ag, says the 2024 Predictive Ag Report is backed by […]

As temperatures rise, the insect population is springing into action signaling a potentially early start to bug season. PJ Liesch, director of the University of Wisconsin Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab, tells SFN the false spring weather can prompt insect activity sooner than expected. “If we end up having a really warm and early spring. And […]

The trade outlook for 2024 is unfortunately still showing the United States with a record trade deficit. Betty Resnick, an economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says 2024 will see lower agricultural exports. “There is still expected to be a record agricultural trade deficit of $30.5 billion and also an annual decline in agricultural […]

A few weeks ago, USDA released the results of the most recent Census of Agriculture. What did we learn about South Carolina? Commissioner: Yes, we’ve talked about the ag census a lot in the past few years and I would say it paid off. South Carolina had one of the highest response rates in the […]