The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $12 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting proposals through its Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) until September 22, 2022. NRCS Associate Chief Louis Aspey talks about the various partners, …
AFIA Releases State of the U.S. Feed Industry Report
The American Feed Industry Association (AIFA) released its annual “Our Industry, Our Promise,” report Wednesday. The report details the challenges the U.S. feed and pet food industry faced over the past year, and the steps the AFIA took to address member priorities. The report provides an overview of the segment’s impact on the U.S. economy, its efforts to promote animal …
USDA Adjusts Meat Production Forecasts
USDA did adjust the beef and pork production forecasts for both 2022 and 2023. Rod Bain has more information about the latest numbers. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses the latest outlooks for domestic poultry production and price for both this year and next. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …
July Egg Production Down, Broiler Hatch Up
United States egg production totaled nine billion during July, down three percent from last year. The Department of Agriculture says production included 7.69 billion table eggs, and 1.31 billion hatching eggs, of which 1.22 billion were broiler-type, and 90.7 million were egg type. The average number of layers during July totaled 368 million, down four percent from last year. Total …
Farmland Prices, Equipment Sales Decline in Monthly Index
Farmland prices and farm equipment sales declined in the August Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index. The overall index fell for the fifth straight month, for August slumped to 44.0 from 46.0 in July. The index ranges between 0 and 100, with a reading of 50.0 representing growth neutral. The region’s farmland price index for August declined to 60.0 from July’s …
How Poultry Grower Contracting and Compensation Works
USDA recently announced the public comment period had been extended for proposed rule on greater transparency in poultry contracting and the poultry tournament system. This system is unlike any other part of farming, and Rod Bain talked to a USDA official who describes how it works. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …
USDA Announces New Opportunities to Improve Nutrient Management
Now that both the U.S. Senate and House have passed the Inflation Reduction Act, it only awaits the signature of President Biden. And the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) welcomed the passage of the Act, which they note will deliver $19.5 billion in new conservation funding to support climate-smart agriculture. Funding from the Act is designed to will bolster new steps …
Pork Exports Down First Half of 2022 but Show Signs of Improvement
U.S. pork exports for the first half of the year were down by 19% in volume and 18% in value over the same period of 2021, according to recently released data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. From January through June, the U.S. pork industry shipped to foreign destinations almost 1.1 million metric tons (MT) of product valued at $3 …
Forage Producers Reminded to Enter World Forage Analysis Superbowl
Forage producers are invited to enter the 2022 World Forage Analysis Superbowl, a contest set to award over $26,000 in cash prizes. The deadline to submit entries is August 25. The $35 entry fee provides entry into the contest along with a detailed sample analysis that is sent to entrants after judging is complete. Entry forms are available at foragesuperbowl.org. Each …
USDA Boosts Conservation on Grazing Lands and Support for Farmers and Ranchers
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced they are investing up to $12 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands. NRCS will accept proposals through its Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) until September 22, 2022. Project proposals for GLCI Cooperative Agreements will identify and address barriers …