Image by Andy from Pixabay An agreement to allow grain shipments from Ukraine is helping increase global supplies of wheat and corn. Veronica Nigh, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Economist,…
Ukraine Shipping More Grain
…sailing to their ultimate destinations,” he said. But most of those ships with grain, sunflower, soy, and wheat were not headed to needy countries or carried grain stolen by Russia…
New Food Supply Threat from Lack of Rice
…world’s rice trade. India’s government has already curbed exports of wheat and sugar to safeguard their food supply. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. New Food…
Food Prices Post Biggest Drop Since 2008
…relief to consumers struggling with a cost-of-living crisis covering everything from energy to transportation. However, food prices are still high, and global hunger is getting worse. Wheat and corn prices…
USDA to Resurvey Some Planted Acreage
…planted acreage, which could change the data. “USDA’s June 30 acreage report indicates that for the ’22-23 crop year, farmers planted 237.8 million acres of corn, soybeans, wheat and cotton,”…
Wheat Growers List 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
The National Association of Wheat Growers shared their priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill. As lawmakers continue putting the next farm bill together, wheat growers will be advocating for these…
General Mills Invests $3 Million to Scale Eco-Harvest by ESMC
…environmental outcomes from regenerative agriculture. The roadmap focuses on priority regions in the U.S. and Canada where General Mills sources its key ingredients, like wheat, oat, corn, and dairy. The…
Doug McKalip Receives Significant Support as Chief Ag Negotiator
…office. Other groups that have expressed support for the nomination include the U.S. Grains Council, Farmers for Free Trade, U.S. Apple Association, U.S. Wheat Associates, National Association of Wheat Growers,…
Industry Supports Alexis Taylor as Next USDA Undersecretary for Trade
…expressed praise for Taylor’s nomination. National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney also offered his “enthusiastic endorsement for her candidacy.” The National Association of Wheat Growers and…
Boosting the Nutritional Bounty of Carrots and Onions
…interest for its health-promoting potential in the human body (though some individuals are sensitive to it and may experience bloating among other symptoms). Onions are second only to wheat as…
Wheatgrass, the Nutritional Powerhouse that is Easy to Grow
…good thing growing wheatgrass is easy, fun, and inexpensive. It’s similar to growing micro greens and a smart option for anyone who doesn’t have, or can’t have, a big garden. Wheatgrass…
American Agriculture Exports to Mexico in 2021 Help Narrow Trade Gap
…corn, soybeans, and wheat. American exports of fresh fruit reached $748 million, while fresh vegetable exports to Mexico reached $234 million. The report also points out record growth in the…
Some Benefits of Becoming an Oat Farmer
…vetch, alfalfa, and wheat. Growing your own oats means you can make your own oatmeal. You could also try making Oat Milk. Oats are also used to ease inflamed skin…
House Ag Hearing to Review Farm Bill
…crops, including wheat, corn, soybeans, peanuts, cotton, rice, dairy, and sugar. It also provides disaster assistance. Nutrition programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other nutrition programs…