ag producers

Led by another outstanding month in Mexico and robust demand for variety meat, the U.S. Meat Export Federation reports, exports of U.S. pork continued to gain momentum in May.

In order to give producers more time, USDA is extending deadlines for the Emergency Relief Program Phase Two and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program to July 14.

The USDA announced that ag producers and private landowners can now sign up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program through May 26.

Farmers who increased use of online sales and marketing were more resilient to economic shocks of the pandemic, according to a new study by UC Davis researchers.

The USDA is providing $67 million in competitive loans through the new Heirs’ Property Relending Program, which aims resolve heirs’ land ownership and succession issues.

President Trump and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announced another aid package for ag producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs due to COVID-19.

Trump dismissed concerns over a protracted trade war with China, as Beijing warned Washington’s labeling it a currency manipulator would lead to chaos in financial markets.

Another bill proposed in Congress seeks to address concerns for livestock haulers regarding hours of service regulations, adding to a growing list of legislative fixes.

On a visit, the Danish government learned of U.S. red meat production and how agribusiness is conducted here. Soybean price volatility due to Chinese tariffs.

A return to the ‘federal’ rule of law that prohibits the sale and use of marijuana. U.S. farmers to plant 40 million acres this year, double the 2017 total.