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More than 500 U.S. counties currently face shortages of large animal veterinarians, according to USDA.
Wheat Harvest Begins As Drought Challenges Livestock Regions
The proposed USDA rule would replace negative pay adjustments with a guaranteed minimum base rate for poultry growers.
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Mike Stranz joins us to discuss farm safety net reforms, NFU’s proposed IMSET program, and the challenges facing family farmers nationwide.
USDA will elevate its “Plant Not Plastic” initiative and promote American cotton over synthetic fibers.
USDA Elevates “Plant Not Plastic” Initiative and Supports Buying American Cotton Act
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins visits Arizona cotton producers as rising fuel, fertilizer, and fuel and fertilizer costs continue to pressure farm margins.
With U.S. cattle supplies already tight, drought response remains a long-term supply issue.
Mexico’s demand for U.S. corn, soybeans, and wheat remained mostly steady during the first quarter, despite higher transportation costs.
The temporary closures come as grain traffic on the Arkansas River continues running ahead of recent years.
Shrinking Select beef supplies are continuing to reshape cattle pricing and beef demand trends.
ASFMRA’s Howard Halderman says several economic and policy issues are continuing to influence the farmland market.
Lewis Williamson with HTS Commodities joined us to discuss spring planting progress and the outlook for trade and demand as the season continues.
Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas joins us to discuss the Food for Peace program’s Kansas roots, its place in the Farm Bill, and the importance of the USDA’s visit to the state.
USDA approves disaster aid for Pennsylvania orchard and specialty crop growers after April freezes caused major crop damage statewide.
Latest: Crop Progress Reports
Emily Oberbroeckling says producers in northeast Iowa have made strong planting progress while continuing to monitor moisture conditions.
USDA says both crops remain ahead of the five-year average as farmers continue monitoring dry Corn Belt conditions.
Drought and Planting Shape Weekly State Agriculture Recap
Latest: WASDE Reports
The lower outlook follows months of drought stress across major winter wheat regions, where some producers have abandoned fields or shifted acres to grazing instead of harvest.
Rising corn and soybean prices may lower expected payments for producers
RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney explains shifting global trade dynamics and what they could mean for agriculture and energy markets.