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Ag Economy Barometer Gets Slight Boost in July
Published August 3, 2022
The July Ag Economy Barometer shows an increase in farmer sentiment compared to the June survey results. The July findings reflect more optimism of current and future economic conditions on the farm. Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Jim Mintert…New Surface Transportation Board Legislation Introduced
Published August 3, 2022
House Agriculture and Transportation Committee leadership introduced legislation to reauthorize the Surface Transportation Board. The bill requires rail contracts to include service delivery standards and remedies. The bill also provides the Surface Transportation Board with clear direction to resolve common…A Deep Dive into Farm Bill Funding
Published August 3, 2022
With rising production costs, agriculture groups are asking for more money in the farm safety net for the next farm bill. Texas A&M Agriculture and Food Policy Center Co-Director Bart Fischer says an increase in baseline funding is not an…Firm Financial Footing
Published August 3, 2022
American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Rob Johansson is concerned what rising input costs could mean for U.S. farmers heading into 2023. "If high input costs move into 2023, that means even tighter operating margins for producers."…Undersecretary Highlights Climate and Disaster Aid
Published August 3, 2022
Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson moderated a Sweetener Symposium panel with USDA Undersecretary Robert Bonnie. Much of the conversation centered around climate smart agriculture. "There's a lot of concern in agriculture about reducing the carbon footprint and having…ND Winter Wheat Harvest Moves Quickly
Published August 3, 2022
Portland, North Dakota farmer Ross Thykeson is wrapping up winter wheat harvest. Harvest started the final week of July. "It's a nice crop; iIt flowered before we got this heat," said Thykeson. "I wish we had more winter wheat." The…Zoetis Receives Expanded Labels for Implant Products
Published August 3, 2022
Zoetis announced today it has received expanded label approval from the FDA’s Center for Veterinarian Medicine on three beef implant products. Synovex Choice, Synovex Plus, and Synovex One Feedlot are approved for reimplanting programs in both steers and heifers fed…Technolgy is Field-Tested
Published August 3, 2022
New technology was on display at the Capistran Seed plot tour. "We've got hybrid wheat," said Kevin Capistran. "It's not a distant thing in the future anymore and we're excited to see how they may perform in the future." Soybeans…Policy Highlighted at Sweetener Symposium
Published August 3, 2022
According to Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association board member Jason Schatzke, sugarbeet growers need the sugar program to sustain sugar cooperatives. "We have to be able to produce domestically so we can sustain longer term investments in our processing…