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House ag leaders had hoped to get the Farm Bill voted on by Easter, but no dates have been secured just yet.
Diversification is critical as conservation reshapes rural economies.
Herd contraction remains gradual across North America.
Agriculture News
Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins discusses the potential impact of data center growth on farmland, the Landowner Fairness Act, and key priorities for Missouri farmers heading into planting season.
Energy shifts influence diesel and fertilizer costs.
ASFMRA’s Craig Thompson shares insights for American farmers who are navigating farmland markets amid agricultural uncertainty.
Washington Policy
National Pork Producers Council incoming president Rob Brenneman shares insights from the National Pork Industry Forum in Kansas City, where producers gathered to discuss Farm Bill policy, sustainability, and other priorities for the year ahead.
Tariff revenues rarely flow directly back to farmers.
USDA Under Secretary Richard Fordyce says the department stands ready to provide technical assistance with the Farm Bill if Congress requests it.
World News
India trade tensions may affect the U.S. export outlook.
USDA’s March WASDE report leaves U.S. corn, soybean and wheat ending stocks unchanged while adjusting global production estimates for South America.
Partnership with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Ensures Engineering Excellence and Operational Effectiveness
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