The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has reprogrammed $185 million dollars to help address a backlog of direct and guaranteed farm operating loan applications. The Hagstrom Report says that’s enough to …
Monsanto Confirms New Proposal from Bayer
Both Bayer and Monsanto have confirmed that negotiations for the sale of Monsanto are continuing and a new offer has been made. Bayer has updated its proposal to a non-binding …
China Plans to Dramatically Increase Soybean Acres
China is the world’s top soybean importer, but they’re taking steps to reverse that trend. Agri Money dot Com reports that China plans to massively increase its oilseed production over …
New York Moving Toward E-15 Approval
The New York Department of Agriculture and Markets is proposing a new rule to allow the sale of E-15. The new rule would apply to all vehicles model year 2001 …
Soybean Use Exceeded USDA Expectations
The 2015-2016 marketing year for corn and soybeans ended on August 31. The question is how much of each commodity was used during the marketing year? The USDA Quarterly Grain …
Water Use/Climate Research Fellowships for CA Students
U.S. EPA awards more than $1.6 million in environmental research fellowships to 13 students in Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced more than $1.6 million …
Increased International Collaboration on Agricultural Science
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an enhanced funding partnership with Israel to better leverage new agricultural research for mutual scientific benefit. The updated agreement is administered by the …
World Dairy Expo® Announces Special 50th Anniversary Events
World Dairy Expo (WDE) is excited to announce special events taking place during its 50th Anniversary show, Celebrate50!, October 4th through the 8th. Expo invites all attendees and exhibitors to …
U.S. Watermelon Imports Growing
New data from the Department of Agriculture shows the majority of watermelons consumed in the U.S. are produced domestically, but imports are growing rapidly. USDA says watermelon imports accounted for …
Smithfield Foods Donations Help Louisiana Flood Victims
Smithfield Foods is donating 80,000 pounds of protein to flood victims in Louisiana. The food will be distributed by the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. Smithfield also donated the use …
Tight Wheat Supply for India Brings Hope
Wheat traders and the industry remain hopeful tight supplies of the commodity in India could provide a small boost to global prices, and a potential rebound from 10-years lows. Sponsored …
More Opposition for Canada, EU Trade Deal
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between the European Union and Canada faces more opposition from an EU member country. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
USDA Announces Additional Farm Loan Funding
The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Friday announced more funding for farm operating loans. Farm Service Agency administrator Val Dolcini announced the funding to assist more than 1,900 approved …
Congress Back in Session This Week
After a seven-week recess, Congress returns to session this week as many have little expectation lawmakers will accomplish much of anything with the November elections looming. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …