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Looking for New Opportunities After 100 Years of Export Success

Looking for New Opportunities After 100 Years of Export Success

David GeigerMar 7, 2024

The 100th anniversary of USDA’s Agricultural Outlook Forum this past month put farm trade at the top of mind. Agricultural…

February WASDE Shows Increased Domestic Soybean Demand

February WASDE Shows Increased Domestic Soybean Demand

Chad SmithMar 7, 2024

USDA released its February World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. Mac Marshall, vice president of market intelligence for the…

USDA Announces New Rule Under Packers and Stockyards Act

USDA Announces New Rule Under Packers and Stockyards Act

Mike DavisMar 7, 2024

The USDA announced the finalization of the “Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act.” Ag Secretary…

NPPC Hall of Fame Award Honors Bill Prestage for a Lifetime of Outstanding Contributions to the Pork Industry

NPPC Hall of Fame Award Honors Bill Prestage for a Lifetime of Outstanding Contributions to the Pork Industry

NPPCMar 6, 2024

CHICAGO  — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) proudly announces the induction of Bill Prestage into the NPPC Hall of…

USDA Releases Packers and Stockyards Act Final Rule on Competition to Mixed Reviews

USDA Releases Packers and Stockyards Act Final Rule on Competition to Mixed Reviews

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Tuesday announced the finalization of the “Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and…

Modest Improvement in Farmer Sentiment, Financial Concerns Loom

Modest Improvement in Farmer Sentiment, Financial Concerns Loom

The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose modestly in February posting a reading of 111, five points higher than…

New Report Offers Crop Risk Analytics

New Report Offers Crop Risk Analytics

Micheal ClementsMar 6, 2024

A new report can help farmers analyze their crop risks and opportunities. Pattern Ag uses analytics to help farmers optimize…

Potentially Early Start to Insect Season

Potentially Early Start to Insect Season

Mike DavisMar 6, 2024

As temperatures rise, the insect population is springing into action signaling a potentially early start to bug season. PJ Liesch,…

Data Shows U.S. at a Trade Deficit for 2024

Data Shows U.S. at a Trade Deficit for 2024

Chad SmithMar 6, 2024

The trade outlook for 2024 is unfortunately still showing the United States with a record trade deficit. Betty Resnick, an…