National Farmers Market Week is officially underway! There was a big kickoff in Washington, D.C., with the Secretary of Agriculture and the head of the Small Business Administration.
RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender was in attendance for the celebration!
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Rising government payments are helping offset higher production costs as inflation-adjusted farm income declines.
USDA researchers say the method could also produce healthier males for release in the field.
Stronger mill use is providing a boost for extra-long-staple cotton demand, though overall volumes remain limited.
Lower beef and pork inventories point to tighter supplies, while growing turkey stocks could add pressure heading into fall.
Farm Bureau economist Dr. Faith Parum says year-round E15, higher renewable fuel standards, and expanded trade could boost demand for American agricultural products.
The House also passed a stopgap spending bill to keep the government funded through Dec. 11.
