University of Missouri Releases U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook
(NAFB) – The University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy Institute Wednesday released its Agricultural Markets Outlook. In recent years, unexpected events have caused great uncertainty and volatility in agricultural markets. Trade disputes, the COVID-19 pandemic and
EU Offers Farmers Aid, More Land to Grow Due to Ukraine War
(US Ag Net) – The European Union (EU) will distribute 500 million euros ($550 million) to help farmers and allow them to grow crops on fallow land to mitigate food price spikes and potential shortages resulting from
USDA Amends National List of Organic Crops & Handling
(US Ag Net) – The Organic Foods Production Act created the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) as a tool for managing the substances used in organic production over time. In general, natural substances
Farm Progress Show to Return to Decatur
Photo: Farm Progress Show (US Ag Net) – Farm Progress is excited to announce its extended contract with Brush College, LLC., confirming Farm Progress Show’s biennial location in Progress City USA at Richland Community College in Decatur,
Smaller South American Soybean Crop Means More Demand for U.S.
(NAFB) – The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report from USDA continues to show a strong pricing environment for U.S. soybean farmers. Mac Marshall, United Soybean Board and U.S. Soybean Export Council Vice President of
Cattle Industry Helps Ecosystems Remain Healthy
(NAFB) – Last month the New York Times ran an opinion piece entitled, Meet the People Getting Paid to Kill Our Planet, which targeted livestock producers and the cattle industry. Farmers and ranchers nationwide criticized the piece
Farm Bill Discussions on Conservation, Nutrition, Farm Safety Net
Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow (NAFB) – While officials are discussing the next farm bill, funding the legislation could be more challenging than in previous years. Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow spoke during the recent
Ernst, Smith Call for National Women in Agriculture Day March 24
Iowa Senator Joni Erst (ND Ag Connection) – During Women’s History Month and National Agriculture Week, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.)–both members of the Senate Agriculture Committee–called for March 24, to be designated
Midwest GRIT Paid Farmer Training Deadline March 31
(ND Ag Connection) – Midwest GRIT (Grains Resource and Immersive Training) is a yearlong peer learning program for food-grade grain farmers. Participants will be partnered by matching farmers’ collective experience, growing region, and farming goals to foster
Thursday, March 24th Weather
WIND ADVISORY ALONG AND WEST OF HIGHWAY 281 THIS AFTERNOON INTO TOMORROW MORNING WINDY ACROSS THE REGION TOMORROW TODAY: CLOUDY