There are some areas of knowledge gaps for producers regarding livestock marketing contracts, both those that can benefit and those that can be burdensome. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentBeef on …
Higher Retail Egg Price Forecasts for 2025
Will egg prices decline in 2025? Gary Crawford looks into it. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics …
EPA Updates Spanish Transition Guide for Pesticide Labeling
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated its Spanish Transition Guide for pesticide labeling, effective December 26, to improve accessibility and communication for Spanish-speaking workers. Key updates include sections on …
Estate Tax Changes Could Impact Farmers by 2026
An enhanced estate tax exemption, introduced under the 2017 tax reform law, may soon shrink if that law is allowed to expire at the end of 2025. If Congress does …
Corporate Transparency Act Filing on Hold
Just three days after the U .S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reinstated a rule requiring businesses including farms to file beneficial ownership information, the same court has …
NCBA Comments on CTA Injunction Reinstatement
A new decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has once again paused enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This development comes after a series …
Corporate Transparency Act Reinstated: NCBA Urges Cattle Producers to Prepare
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is alerting cattle producers that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) filing requirements have been reinstated. This follows a recent decision by the Fifth Circuit …
Plenty Ag is Closing its Compton, California Facility
Less than two years after it opened, San Francisco-based vertical farm Plenty Ag is closing its Compton, California facility. The company said in a LinkedIn post it is undergoing a …
Natural Disaster Costs to California Agriculture
The increased frequency of natural disasters has created a challenging environment for farmers. However, the effects of climate and weather-related disasters are not uniform, varying greatly depending on location. To …
Mass Deportation and What That May Mean for The Agriculture Industry
The President-Elect’s threat of a blanket deportation of all undocumented immigrants has the agriculture industry a little nervous about what that could mean for the workforce. But Washington Representative Dan …
Christmas Tree Industry Faces Climate and Economic Challenges
The U.S. Christmas tree industry is a vital and resilient sector, providing about $2.5 billion in annual revenue, according to Justin Whitehill, assistant professor at North Carolina State University and …
Commodity Groups Advocate for Economic Assistance Amid Farm Bill Delays
Farmers across the United States are facing growing financial pressures, and commodity groups are stepping up their calls for economic assistance as Congress continues to deliberate on a new farm …
USDA Forecasts Decline in Farm Income for 2024, Specialty Crops a Bright Spot
The USDA’s latest Farm Income Forecast indicates a challenging year ahead for many American farmers. Cash receipts for 2024 are projected to drop significantly for major crops like wheat, soybeans, …
Cotton is the Biggest Loser in 2024 Among Specialty Crops
USA chief economist Seth Meyers says most crops are projected to generate less income this year, but a few crops may buck that trend. “Even fruits and nuts a little …