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Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced the temporary postponement of its final rule amending the Horse Protection Act regulations. The new rule, which was initially scheduled …
Insights from AgAmerica’s 2025 Agricultural Economic Report
Jan 16, 2025 · DAILY Discussion. AgAmerica’s annual agricultural economic report, established in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, has become a resource for understanding the U.S. …
Farmers eager to see the Trump administration deliver
Jan 10, 2025 · Barge and cargo ship traffic transport export cargo on the Mississippi River in the Port of New Orleans. (Image by Bob Nichols, USDA) This concern was articulated by the …
Ag Secretary nominee Rollins testifies before Senate panel
3 days ago · When Brooke Rollins was announced in late November as the nominee for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, she was widely seen as a bit of a mystery. Today, in front of the …
USDA interim rule provides clarity for biofuel feedstocks
Jan 16, 2025 · DAILY Bites The USDA released an interim rule offering technical guidelines for climate-smart crops used as biofuel feedstocks, addressing gaps in the Clean Fuels …
Looking at the biggest breakthroughs in agriculture for …
Dec 10, 2024 · 4. Precision livestock farming. For the livestock sector, 2024 has brought forth innovations in precision farming techniques designed to improve animal health and welfare while reducing environmental impacts.
USDA forecast shows tough year ahead for farms
Dec 4, 2024 · The projected net farm income for 2024 is $140.7 billion, a 4.1 percent decrease from 2023 and 22.6 percent below the peak of $181.9 billion in 2022.
House proposes funding measure with 1-year farm bill …
Dec 18, 2024 · The House of Representatives proposed legislation late Tuesday to fund the government through March 2025. The bill also includes a year-long extension of the 2018 Agriculture Innovation Act, known as the farm bill, plus …
USDA report reinforces family farms as backbone of American ag
Dec 11, 2024 · Image By DStuio, Shutterstock. Economic conditions in 2023 illustrated the challenges and opportunities facing family farms. Midsize and large-scale family farms showed …
The 2024 expert's guide to cover crops in the U.S.
Jun 14, 2024 · Rye Rye — The G.O.A.T. First thing is first: “Rye is a grain; annual ryegrass is a grass.” When a person asks me, “How do you plant annual rye?” or “How do you kill annual rye?,” it takes self-control and a lot-a-bit of Jesus to …