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In the wake of Hurricane Idalia, the Florida livestock body count is climbing higher, especially in poultry operations.

Natural Resources about the consequences of the fires on rural communities, urging proactive steps like removing wildfire fuels. Pacific Northwest wheat growers and the U.S. milling industry are celebrating the latest Food for Peace donation of 28,000 metric tons of soft white wheat.

The USDA has released the 2022 U.S. Total Farm Production Expenditures summary that are estimated at $452.7 billion, up from $392.9 billion in 2021, up 15.2%.

With a massive population exceeding 270 million and a livestock sector hampered by animal health concerns, Indonesia presents significant opportunities for the U.S. beef industry.

The USDA says America’s agricultural exports in fiscal year 2023 are forecast at $181 billion, down $3.5 billion from the February forecast.

The Biden administration is planning to begin year-round sales of E15 in 2024, a move EPA feels will help reduce the retail price of fuel.

The USDA announced $7.6 million in funding to improve food security in Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. Territories.

The USDA’s February World Ag Supply and Demand Report is out and this month’s 2022/23 U.S. corn outlook is for lower corn used for ethanol and larger ending stocks.

The USDA’s proposed electronic identification rule for transporting cattle over state lines. The Federal Trade Commission to look into the high prices of eggs and possible price gouging.

Reoccurring outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza has knocked U.S. egg inventories down 29%.