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(DAKOTA DUNES, SD) Beef Products Inc., also known as BPI, can now call its lean finely textured beef (LFTB) product ground beef. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reviewed … Read More

(ARLINGTON, VA) Higher prices are expected for wheat growers in 2019. That’s according to data presented during the 95th Annual USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum, where the outlook for U.S. wheat … Read More

(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer weakened in February as producers became less optimistic about current economic conditions and the commodity price outlook. The barometer, which … Read More

(AMARILLO, TX) The livestock industry is encouraging members to file comments this week supporting a five-year exemption of the federal Hours of Service (HOS) requirements from the Department of Transportation … Read More

(ARLINGTON, VA) Despite an outlook for record supplies, higher crush and exports, and lower ending stocks, USDA is projecting higher prices in 2019 for soybeans. Based on the information presented … Read More

(WASHINGTON, DC) An end to the China-U.S. trade dispute may be close at hand. On Monday, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett told reporters that a deal to end the … Read More

(ARLINGTON, VA) Commercial beef production for 2019 is forecast to increase by about three percent (27.61 billion pounds), eclipsing the prior production record set in 2002. According to information presented … Read More

(GENEVA, SWITZERLAND) Two years ago, the United States and Canada challenged China’s domestic support commitments for wheat, corn, and rice. On Thursday, a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement panel … Read More

(WASHINGTON, DC) Implementing the new 2018 Farm Bill is a top priority for USDA. That’s the word from Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, testifying Wednesday morning in front of the House … Read More

(ARLINGTON, VA) Attendees at the recent 95th Annual USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum heard that lower commodity prices and farm income have contributed to higher loan demand and lower repayment rates … Read More

(ARLINGTON, VA) Increased production, increased domestic use, increased exports, and lower stocks highlight the outlook for the 2019 corn market. According to information presented last week during the 95th Annual … Read More

(WASHINGTON, DC) Rural parents often face challenges that may put their children at risk of being poor. That risk is greatest among single-parent families, particularly those headed by a female. … Read More

(GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO) Will virtual suppliers defeat traditional ag retailers? It’s a question that retailers, farmers, and suppliers are all asking. Will Secor is an economist with CoBank and believes … Read More

(ARLINGTON, VA) As concerns over the ongoing trade dispute with China continue to grow, there’s a growing focus on other opportunities for trade. During a breakout session at the recent … Read More

(WASHINGTON, DC) The United States exported $138 billion worth of agricultural goods in 2017. Since 2015, annual export value has increased each year but is still down from a record … Read More

(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) An increase in grain dust explosions was reported nationally at grain handling, feed manufacturing and biofuel facilities in 2018. However, according to an annual report issued by … Read More

(WASHINGTON, DC) In a sign that negotiators may be closing in on a trade deal, President Trump announced on Monday that he has agreed to delay U.S. tariff hikes scheduled … Read More

(WASHINGTON, DC) Over the last decade, grocery store food prices in the United States have had their ups and downs, with average annual prices decreasing as much as 1.3 percent … Read More

(ARLINGTON, VA) Among the three major crops grown in the United States, this year’s outlook from USDA represents a dramatic change from prior years because of China’s imposition of tariffs … Read More

(WASHINGTON, DC) The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) announced this week that the grazing fee for the 2019 grazing season will be $1.35 per animal … Read More

(WASHINGTON, DC) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on a petition from the Center for Food Safety (CFS) requesting that EPA either initiate a rulemaking or issue … Read More

(ST. LOUIS, MO) The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) partnered with the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) to update a 2015 study on the value of red meat exports to … Read More

(WASHINGTON, DC) Ethanol production slid to an average of 996,000 barrels per day (b/d), or 41.83 million gallons daily over the past week, according to the latest information from the … Read More

(WACO, TX) Despite trade tensions around the globe, world demand for grain products has been steadily growing. That growth is coming from the developing markets says Dr. Jason Johnson, Texas … Read More

(WASHINGTON, DC) In an effort to avoid a looming deadline for increasing trade tariffs, the United States and China launched another round of high-level economic and trade talks Thursday morning … Read More

(WASHINGTON, DC) The 2018 Farm Bill continues to emphasize support for farm risk management and to expand coverage within the Federal Crop Insurance Program (FCIP) that was established in the … Read More

(DENVER, CO) U.S. pork exports trended lower year-over-year according to statistics released by USDA. November pork exports totaled 207,000 metric tons (mt), down eight percent from 2017, while value fell … Read More

(ORLANDO, FL) Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is lacing up his running shoes in anticipation of a very busy week ahead. The head of the USDA is scheduled to testify before … Read More

(WASHINGTON, DC) Survey data show that the more time a household allots to its farm operation, the less time is available for off-farm employment. Many farm operations require primarily part-time … Read More