ST. LOUIS, MO— During its annual meeting held today in Houston, the U.S. Soybean Export Council seated its new Board of Directors for 2024/2025, in advance of Commodity Classic, America’s largest farmer-led and farmer-focused agricultural event. USSEC’s board comprises 15 members of various stakeholders across the U.S. Soy value chain.…
Grain movement China buying rumors Getting feedstuff locked in
Agriculturists, from growers to livestock producers, rely heavily on the soil and its health to make their operations thrive. In a collaborative effort, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) is supporting Nebraska Extension, specifically Bijesh Maharjan, soil nutrient and management specialist’s Soil Health Gap project…
DES MOINES, Iowa, February 27, 2024 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is thrilled to unveil the highly anticipated 2024 World Pork Expo, set to take place on June 5-6 at the iconic Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. The two-day event promises an immersive experience from 9 a.m. to 5…
As another growing season approaches, First Lady Suzanne Pillen said she wants to ensure children in Nebraska know where their food, fiber, and fuel come from. The First Lady said it's one of her missions to share accurate agriculture books with students in Nebraska. Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom, managed…
The value of Nebraska’s 2023 field and miscellaneous crops is forecast at $13.5 billion, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. This is down 11% from 2022. The value of corn production is expected to total $8.56 billion, down 13% from the previousmarketing year. Nebraska’s corn price is projected…
Recognizing that farmers and ranchers spend a lot of time tending to their land, crops and livestock, but little time tending to their own health needs, Delaware Farm Bureau came up with an initiative to shine light on the importance of mental health. The “Healthy Farmers Grow Healthy Crops” marketing…
Corn up 8 Beans up 3 Marketing with emotion over the past week Livestock secure feedstuffs
February is American Heart Month, and the Nebraska Beef Council said beef can contribute to a heart-healthy diet. The Nebraska Beef Council's relationship with the Nebraska Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Network allows NBC to reach cardiac rehab nurses, clinical dieticians and more. Through nearly 30 cooking demonstrations across the state…
Montana Democratic Senator Jon Tester and Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley wrote a letter asking colleagues to help assure the strong enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act. They’re asking other senators to oppose any policy rider in the 2024 Ag Appropriations Bill that would prevent the USDA from enforcing the…
