Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai will meet with the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee Friday. Topics include current and new trade deals, trade agreement implementation and concerns within the agreements. The committee, managed by the Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Trade Representative’s office, offers advice on U.S. trade policy. The committee consists of six technical …
Corn, Soybean Producers Benefit from U.S. Red Meat Exports
There is a new study out which shows how corn and soybean producers are benefiting from U.S. red meat exports. Both U.S. beef and pork exports brought critical returns to the corn and soybean industries in 2020. The independent study, conducted by World Perspectives, Inc., was released by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). And it shows U.S. beef and pork …
AFB President Disputes Administration Claims on New Capital Gains Tax
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duval pushed back against the Biden administration’s stance that most small family farmers will escape a proposed capital gains tax to replace the so-called “stepped-up basis.” Duval disputed the claim that a $2 million per couple exclusion on the gain on farm assets and that passed onto children, will let most off the hook on …
Soy Sustainability Protocol Reaches 100-Million Metric Tons of Exports
The U.S. Soybean Export Council, United Soybean Board, and the American Soybean Association are happy to announce a new milestone for U.S. soy exports. More than 100 million metric tons of U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP) verified soy has been exported internationally over the seven years since the program launched in 2014. With the growing demand for sustainable soy …
Fewer Cotton and Peanut Acres, More Corn and Soybeans
While the June 30 acreage report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS) shows cotton and peanut acreage is down slightly, it indicates corn and soybean acreage is up slightly. The USDA-NASS report notes cotton growers planted 11.7 million acres this year, down 3 percent from 2020, while peanut growers planted 1.63 million acres in 2021, down two …
Safely Fumigating Grain Bins
While recent rains have slowed planting progress once again across the Southeast, storage of those grain crops being planted is something to think about. According to the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), grain bin fumigation is a crucial but dangerous aspect of any grain farmer’s operation. They note the process of fumigating for pests begins well before grain enters the …
Crop Scouting Basics Available in New Web Book
Pest management is an essential part of crop scouting for both corn and soybean producers. And to help, the Crop Protection Network (CPN) has released a crop scouting and integrated pest management web book to assist agriculturalists. According to a release from Auburn University, crop scouting is important in order to assess pest pressure and help determine what is necessary to mitigate …
Highlights from USDA March Reports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their monthly round of crop production and supply and demand reports Tuesday. Rod Bain has a story looking at some of the notable items within those reports. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud …
Virtual Commodity Classic Coming in March
The 2021 Special Edition of Commodity Classic will be delivered digitally March 2-5, 2021, and during this special event, three Executive Roundtables will be held. Some of the top executives in agribusiness will discuss what the next 20 years will look like in American agriculture. The first roundtable will take place on March 3 and will feature top executives from …
Corn and Soybean Export Sales Jump Higher
(NAFB) — Last week, corn export sales almost doubled week-to-week while soybean sales also jumped higher. The USDA says corn sales to overseas buyers jumped 92 percent week-to-week to 1.44 million metric tons. That’s up 34 percent over the prior four-week average. Japan was the biggest buyer at more than 401,000 metric tons. An unnamed buyer purchased 334,000 tons, and …