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Wheat Growers: Consult USDA on Glyphosate Case Review
The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to decide whether to review a case that threatens federal preemption in the regulation of crop protection technologies. The National Association of Wheat Growers is once again asking the administration to consult with the USDA on the policy changes and the far-reaching agriculture implications of the case
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Registration Now Open for Export Exchange 2022
Registration is now open for Export Exchange 2022, scheduled for October 12-14, 2022, in Minneapolis. The U.S. Grains Council, Growth Energy and Renewable Fuels Association organize the biennial event. The groups expect to bring together 200 international buyers and end-users of coarse grains and co-products, including distiller’s dried grains with solubles, with approximately 300 U.S. su
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Drought Resilience Interagency Working Group Releases Summary Report
Earlier this week, the Biden Administration released the Drought Resilience Interagency Working Group’s Summary Report. The report outlines actions taken to date to improve drought-stricken communities' longer-term resilience to drought through financial and technical assistance.
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How Has Bird Flu Impacted Turkey Numbers?
So far during this current outbreak of avian influenza, the nation's broiler flocks had been affected far less than during the last big outbreak in 2015.
"But that story's a little bit different if you focus on turkeys," noted USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski. Wh
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USDA Marks Dam Safety Awareness Day
Tuesday, May 31st was Dam Safety Awareness Day. That date chosen as it was on that day in 1889 the South Fork dam failed after days of extremely heavy rainfall, sending a wave of water that killed over 2200 people in and around Johnstown, Pennsylvania
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Ag Exports Supporting Over One Million Jobs
The benefits of American Ag exports to the U.S. economy far exceed the value of shipments alone. The production, processing, storage, transportation, and marketing of farm and food products headed for the export market support a large number of jobs throughout the U
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Another Record Ag Trade Forecast
Projected US Ag trade continues to reach record numbers. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer said the 2nd quarter trade forecast indicates:
"The current year we're in now: exports estimated at a record $191 billion."
Up by $7.5 billion from February's estimate, fueled by across-the-board rises in exported commodities
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USDA Commodity Prices Outpaced Production Expenses In April
The most recent USDA's prices report shows that in April, farm commodity prices received by farmers rose faster and farther than production expenses. Gary Crawford breaks down the numbers.
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USDA Announces Plans To Fund Meat Processing Efforts
Earlier this year, Agriculture Secretary Tom Villsack told a Capitol Hill hearing on competition in the meat processing industry:
" We're gonna come up with a very creative way to significantly expand processing capacity in this country
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Angus Foundation Raises Over $55,000
The Angus Foundation held its second annual Angus Day of Giving on May 17th, and raised over $55,000. Those funds will be used to further its mission of supporting Angus youth, education, and research efforts.
The event celebrates the day George Grant brought the first Angus bulls to Victoria, Kansas, in 1873
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