Rural Money
Farmers are being urged to watch for the pest and take steps to prevent its spread.
The Antitrust Division says it sent letters to Kroger, Publix, Walmart, Albertsons, Aldi, Ahold Delhaize, Costco, and Amazon.
Record cattle prices are making replacement-heifer decisions more costly as producers consider rebuilding their herds.
The latest Ag Economy Barometer for August shows a stronger financial outlook for producers, despite ongoing concerns about input costs.
Farm Bureau economist Dr. Faith Parum says year-round E15, higher renewable fuel standards, and expanded trade could boost demand for American agricultural products.
For farm families looking to manage their tax burden, Farm CPA Paul Neiffer says reviewing how they own and lease farmland could reveal opportunities to reduce self-employment taxes.
Waterlogged soils are also contributing to nutrient deficiencies as growers are urged to scout fields.
Production is still expected to decline as growers face water, weed and disease challenges.
The House also passed a stopgap spending bill to keep the government funded through Dec. 11.
Texas has lifted movement restrictions in five counties after officials determined wild screwworm populations had been eliminated in those areas.
USDA plans to reduce producer surveys while improving how agricultural data is collected and reported.
Declining fluid milk consumption is spreading less volume across a growing number of processing plants.
Drought is forcing cattle producers to secure winter feed early as costs climb.
Communities are being urged to consider both sides as more developers pursue new projects.
Generative AI can reduce time spent reviewing paperwork and other borrower information.