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Budget Reconciliation Bill Includes $40 Billion for Agriculture
Published August 8, 2022
The Senate's Inflation Reduction Act includes nearly $8.5 billion for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, $7 billion for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program and $3.25 billion for the Conservation Stewardship Program. USDA also receives $300 million to quantify carbon sequestration…Senate Passes Climate, Health Care Bill
Published August 8, 2022
The Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act with Vice President Kamala Harris breaking a 50-50 tie vote. This bill now goes to the House where a vote is expected at the end of the week. The health care and climate…Rising Farmland Prices
Published August 8, 2022
According to a new USDA report, the value of farmland is continuing to increase. The farm real estate value rose 19 percent in South Dakota, 17 percent in Minnesota and 13 percent in North Dakota this past year. Cash rents…Tyson Updates Quarterly Financials
Published August 8, 2022
Tyson Foods reports third quarter net income of $753 million, which is nearly equal to the same quarter one year ago. Beef sales volume increased one percent. Pork sales rose 1.7 percent and chicken sales were up 2.1 percent. Strong…Augusto Moves to Dairy Management Incorporated
Published August 8, 2022
Melisa Augusto is the new director of corporate communications for Dairy Management Inc. Augusto's experience includes time with the Agricultural Retailers Association, the National Association of Conservation Districts, National Farmers Union and U.S. Grains Council.Johnson to Work Out of NPPC D.C. Office
Published August 8, 2022
Dr. Ashley Johnson is the new director of food policy for the National Pork Producers Council. Most recently, Johnson was a technical service veterinarian for Zoetis.Automating the Soil Sampling Process
Published August 8, 2022
Precision Planting has launched a new system for professional crop consultants called Radicle Agronomics. The goal is to automate soil sampling and testing. This new platform has three new products. GeoPress can be retrofitted to an ATV or UTV and…Mowers Promoted
Published August 8, 2022
The Agricultural Retailers Association has promoted Andrea Mowers to the director of communications and member experience. Mowers has been on the ARA staff for three-and-a-half years.Learn How Bakery Brands Can Navigate the Wheat Crisis
Published August 8, 2022
The Northern Crops Institute hosted another Cereal Innovators webinar on Wednesday featuring Megan Stanton, the associate director of food and drink at Mintel. Her presentation titled, “How Bakery Brands Can Navigate the Wheat Crisis," explained the challenges businesses are facing…