Randy Mooney, National Milk Producers Federation Chair, said, “There’s no more important issue than getting the Margin Protection Program fixed.” Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Ag Economy Barometer Dips
The Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer turned lower in October, dropping to an index reading of 92, the lowest reading since last March. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s …
Walnuts, Raisins and Prunes Report
California Summary 2015 Crop Year Information contained in this report was supplied by handlers of walnuts, raisins, and prunes to fulfill reporting requirements of Sections 55601.7 and 55601.8 of the Food …
NMPF Pres. Commemorates Centennial / Sets Path for Future
As the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) begins its second century, the organization is redoubling its efforts to advocate forcefully on behalf of its members in areas including economic opportunities …
GMO Article Paints Incomplete Picture
The American Soybean Association (ASA) responded to an article from The New York Times Saturday calling into question the pesticide use and yield data over the 20-year history of GMO …
Government and Industry Groups Ask Court to Overturn EPA Water Rule
The American Farm Bureau Federation, along with dozens of agricultural, business and municipal entities, asked a federal court to vacate the EPA’s and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ “Waters …
Dicamba Dispute Leads to Farmer’s Death
A Northeast Arkansas farmer was killed during an alleged dispute over dicamba herbicide spray drift last week. Monette, Arkansas farmer Mike Wallace was shot and killed during a physical confrontation …
Egypt Streamlines Wheat Inspection Process
Wheat traders are pleased by Egypt’s new wheat inspection process that will likely be easier to navigate and may lead to lower prices. Bloomberg reports Egypt’s General Organization for Export …
Feed Wheat Demand Could Ease Storage Crunch
Grain handlers are anticipating an uptick in orders for feed wheat, which should allow them to move excess wheat inventories as farmers bring in a record fall harvest. Sponsored ContentCIR …
Opponents Filing WOTUS Lawsuit Opening Briefs
Critics of the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule filed opening briefs in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. However, opponents of the rule cannot use or cite internal memos …
New York Times Claims GM Crops Offer No Benefit
A study by the New York Times claims genetically modified crops offer no significant yield benefit and lead to increased herbicide use. An article published over the weekend by the …
UC Releases New Cost Study for Growing Almonds
UC Agricultural Issues Center has released a new study on the cost and returns of establishing an orchard and producing almonds in the southern San Joaquin Valley. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
New Rangeland Fire Science Plan
The U.S. Department of the Interior released a new science plan that will serve as an action-oriented blueprint for acquiring information needed to make science-based decisions to restore and conserve …
Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2017
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini announced that producers on farms with base acres under the safety net programs established by the 2014 Farm …