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The USDA released its June Planted Acreage Estimates, that shows corn planted area in 2023 is estimated at 94.1 million acres, up 6% from last year and the highest in the U.S. since 1944.

This year’s California tomato forecast is growing smaller. In January, the USDA predicted tomato farmers would produce 12.2 million tons, but that estimate has been revised downward, to 11.7 million tons.

Families of farmers and ranchers nearing retirement often face challenges in planning for the next generation of farm ownership.

Rainfall the next few weeks will make a big difference for the California cattle ranchers. Government and private sector efforts are both needed to prevent organic fraud.

Registered voters oppose the Trump administration’s exemption for oil refineries from renewable fuel blending obligations by a margin of nearly two to one.

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service fills a few leadership positions. The all wheat yield is projected at 46.8 bushels per acre, up slightly from 2017/18.

China's purchases plunged, after domestic supplies became cheaper following a farm policy overhaul. Farmers needing to be more involved in the new Farm Bill.

China stepping up more corn purchases as buyers seek out cheap imports. Biofuel industry is split on the blend of biofuel in the gasoline and diesel supplies.

The U.S. Meat Export Federation has completed its “U.S. Beef Roadshow” in China. President Trump pledged to support the Renewable Fuel Standard. Monsanto says gene editing allows for more crop diversity.

**Japanese purchases of U.S. beef are about to be subject to a 50% tariff after imports in the three-month period ending June 30 triggered a “safeguard” mechanism. A Japanese spokesman says imports of frozen beef in its fiscal first quarter exceeded the amount required to trigger the safeguard, as agreed to in the 1994 WTO agreement...