Articles tagged under: USDA
How American Agriculture Responds to Global Food Needs
Published May 6, 2022
Global food needs are rising as the Ukraine war continues. When it comes to making big decisions on global food security, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is calibrating the importance of production and profit. "We know in the best case scenario,…Rail Disruptions Have Significant Implications for Agriculture
Published April 26, 2022
At the Surface Transportation Board hearing on Tuesday, USDA Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh referenced the Union Pacific delays in moving fertilizer, saying fertilizer and ag commodities should be a priority in the spring. "Especially as we now enter the growing…The Drought Factors into Latest Cattle on Feed Data
Published April 25, 2022
USDA's livestock analyst Shayle Shagam says the number of cattle on feed in the U.S. as of April 1 was a record for the month due to the drought. "Continued dry conditions in the normal grazing areas means that even…A Surprise for the Cattle Market
Published April 25, 2022
The latest USDA Cattle of Feed Report is viewed as a negative surprise for the cattle markets. Market analysts were expecting total on-feed numbers to be steady to slightly lower than one year ago. The number of cattle on feed…USDA Launches Rural Partners Network
Published April 20, 2022
The USDA has a new program called the Rural Partners Network. The program will help rural communities get access to government resources. According to Senior Administration Officials, there will be on-the-ground staff to help communities navigate finding the right federal…Vilsack: The Biden Administration Supports Biofuels
Published April 12, 2022
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack told the Red River Farm Network the Biden administration understands the importance of biofuels in terms of dealing with current challenges. “This is an administration that has invested $700 million into the biofuels industry. I expect…South American Crop Forecast
Published April 8, 2022
In the April supply and demand report, USDA raised Brazilian corn production two million tons to 116 million metric tons. The adjustment reflects an increased crop production area with no change in the yield expectations. As expected, Brazil’s soybean production…Few Surprises in April WASDE Report
Published April 8, 2022
USDA made no changes to U.S. corn ending stocks and only minor changes to wheat and soybean stocks. Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops says the biggest surprise in Friday's report was with corn exports. "The USDA lowered corn and…Grain Traders Preparing for April WASDE Report
Published April 6, 2022
Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson expects USDA to increase demand and decrease carryout in Friday's report. "Demand should be steady to higher. USDA is going to have to grapple with this 89.5 million acres in their balance sheet in…