Category Archives: Top Agriculture News

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer talked about the state of the ag economy and the headwinds it faces in 2024. During his speech at the 100th Annual Ag Outlook Meeting, he said there are challenges ahea...

There has been much discussion during this farm bill cycle about the need to update MAP and FMD spending levels for commodity programs, including for the U.S. Meat Export Federation efforts to promote...

Smithfield, Va. - Smithfield Foods has named Kraig Westerbeek as president of its hog production operations effective Feb. 29, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Shane Smith."Kraig has...

Applications are now open for the 2024 South Carolina Commissioner's School for Agriculture. Tell us about this program, Commissioner.Commissioner's School is a career and leadership development summe...

Last week, the 2022 Census of Agriculture was released which provides a snapshot of North Carolina agriculture. Some of the highlights point to positive trends in agriculture, others highlight the con...

Last week, the 2022 Census of Agriculture was released which provides a snapshot of North Carolina agriculture. Some of the highlights point to positive trends in agriculture, others highlight the con...

Heading further into 2024, one of the top missions for Growth Energy is year-round, nationwide access to E15. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor spoke on E15 during her keynote address at the group's annual...

Sparks flew at the House Ag Committee as Democrats and Republicans stood their ground on farm bill differences, and USDA Secretary Vilsack defended his handling of existing programs.Vilsack immediatel...

They've been predicting it for a few years now, but still no recession. That doesn't mean things have been easy for ag producers over that time.RaboBank strategist Steve Nicholson says the key now is ...

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the United States is 18 months away from a vaccine for bird flu. That news comes as more than 81 million U.S. poultry and aquatic birds have been killed by avian flu acro...