…also met with leaders from the corn, soybean, wheat, and sorghum industries. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Courtesy of USDA Rollins called the current farm economy one of the…
American Agriculture History Minute: Major Change in Agriculture from Hand Power to Horses
…hours to produce 100 bushels of corn, and that took 2.5 to 3 acres. That would begin to change. 1862 to 1875 signaled a major change in agriculture from hand…
American Agriculture History Minute: Mechanization Improves Labor Hours and Corn Production
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Mechanization Improves Labor Hours and Corn Production In 1850, it’s estimated that it took 75…
RFA Criticizes Musk for Removal of Year-Round E15 from Federal Spending Bill
…for corn growers and the broader farm economy. Cooper noted that the measure was “budget neutral” and would not have added to government spending. He argued that, over time, it…
2024 Vegetable Production Report Reveals Significant Shifts
The 2024 Vegetable Production Report revealed significant shifts in crop yields and market values. Key declines included asparagus, snap peas, and sweet corn, while cantaloupes, cauliflower, and honeydew melons saw…
China Retaliates with Tariffs on U.S. Farm Machinery Amid Trade Dispute
…reaching a peak in 2022, farmer incomes have significantly declined, primarily due to lower corn and grain prices. With tighter farm budgets, many growers have postponed or canceled purchases of…
USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast
…receipts for soybeans and corn. Conversely, total animal/animal product receipts are projected to increase by $3.8 billion (1.4 percent) to $275.4 billion in 2025. Receipts for hogs, milk, and broilers…
Mexico Repeals GMO Corn Ban Following USMCA Arbitration Ruling
…in December 2024. The decision reverses a policy that had restricted U.S. corn exports and ensures continued access to one of the largest markets for American corn producers. In a…
Farm Leaders Call for Stronger Farm Bill, Risk Management at Senate Ag Hearing
…are losing significant amounts of money per acre, particularly on corn, and are being forced to make tough decisions about what to plant or whether to forgo renting land, potentially…
U. S. Agricultural Economy Improves for January 2025
…prices from the time of the December to the January survey. For example, Eastern Corn Belt prices for near-term delivery of corn and soybeans rose 9% and 5%, respectively, from…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio Early Corn Production Leader
…and of course, withstanding the winter to come. Most raised wheat and corn. By 1849, Ohio produced more corn than any other state and it ranks second in wheat production….
U.S. Agricultural Exports Surge in Volume Despite Lower Revenue in 2024
…in 2022. Soybeans and corn were among the most in-demand commodities, with global buyers capitalizing on reduced costs. The lower prices allowed key trade partners, including Canada, China, and Mexico,…
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
…market year,” Bockelmann said. “There is a strong correlation between corn stocks-to-use and hay, and we expect hay prices to follow corn and trend a bit higher in the coming…
Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches
…the market. Demand is also rising as more U.S. farmers plan to plant corn, which requires significant nitrogen fertilizer. Potash supplies, heavily reliant on Canada, are another concern. If tariffs…