Day: April 15, 2022

N.D. Potato Stocks Total 33 Percent of 2021 Production

(NDAgConnection.com) – North Dakota growers, dealers, and processors held 7.20 million cwt of potatoes in storage on April 1, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Current stocks represent 33% of the 2021 production. Total stocks

Global Demand for U.S. Beef Continues to Soar

(NDAgConnection.com) – U.S. beef exports posted another strong performance in February, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF, led by excellent value growth in key Asian and Latin American markets. Pork exports trended lower

USDA Releases Equity Action Plan

(NAFB.com) – The USDA made its Equity Action Plan available last week. The plan outlines actions the agency will take to advance equity among its programs to improve access to the programs and services for underserved stakeholders

Ethanol Production, Inventories Drop

(NAFB.com) – The Energy Information Administration says ethanol output declined week to week, and inventories dropped during the week ending April 8. The EIA report shows biofuel production fell to an average of 995,000 barrels a day,

Study Shows What Consumers Want in a New Farm Bill

(NAFB.com) – As the House Agriculture Committee plans for the next farm bill, consumers shared their opinions on food and agriculture policy in a new survey from Purdue University. The third Consumer Food Insights report offers a

First 2023 Farm Bill Hearing Scheduled for Michigan

(NAFB.com) – Michigan’s Debbie Stabenow, Chair of the Senate Ag Committee, and Ranking Member John Boozman of Arkansas announced the first 2023 Farm Bill listening session. The hearing will include input from a diverse range of agricultural

Four Meatpacker CEOs To Testify at Congressional Hearing

(NAFB.com) – The four CEOs of Cargill, Tyson Foods, JBS, and National Beef Packing have agreed to testify before Congress. Reuters says the meatpacker bosses will discuss cattle markets and price increases for consumers. House Ag Committee

Bird Flu Driving Egg Processing Costs Higher

(NAFB.com) – Processed eggs go into items ranging from salad dressings to cake mix. Bloomberg says the prices for those eggs intended for processing are soaring to record highs because of the avian influenza outbreak. The rapid

Good Friday, April 15th Weather

TODAY:   CLOUDY, WINDY AND COLD WITH AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW AND ICY TRAVEL CONDITIONS BOTH RURAL AND IN TOWN.   HIGH: MID 20S.  WIND CHILL IN THE SINGLE DIGITS AND TEENS.  WIND: NORTHWEST 15 TO 25,