The latest news from the agricultural sector

2023-08-21

Impetus slows for higher cropland values, say ag bankers

The farm real estate market was resilient in the face of higher interest rates and “some moderation” in the farm economy this spring, according to commercial lenders surveyed by five regional Federal... Read more

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2023-08-21

Extreme heat and dryness in Corn Belt may threaten yields

After several weeks of unremarkable temperatures and widely scattered showers and storms in the Corn Belt, the final week of August could bring a very unwelcome change — extreme heat and dryness are... Read more

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2023-08-21

Rural broadband projects get $667 million in USDA backing

The White House announced $677 million in grants and loans for high-speed internet service in rural areas of 22 states and the Marshall Islands. With the fourth round of funding, the USDA has put $3.1... Read more

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2023-08-21

Vilsack pitches ‘forward-thinking’ approach to agriculture in visit to Harrisburg

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited Harrisburg University to highlight his vision for supporting small- and mid-sized agricultural producers through the USDA’s climate-smart... Read more

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2023-08-21

IUB orders Summit to turn over financial details of pipeline

Summit Carbon Solutions must reveal the financial aspects of its agreements with ethanol plants to the attorneys for two groups that seek to verify the economic claims of Summit’s proposed carbon... Read more

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2023-08-21

Texas has poor pasture conditions; cattlemen remain hopeful for rain

About 70% of Texas pasture is in poor condition, according to USDA, but cattle producers are hanging in through the dry conditions with optimism that moisture will return. Read more

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2025-05-23

Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Great Northern Dry Beans

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase commercially available Great Northern Dry Beans for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases... Read more

2025-05-23

Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Atlantic Groundfish and Pacific Pink Shrimp

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase commercially available Atlantic Groundfish and Pacific Pink Shrimp for distribution to various food nutrition assistance... Read more

2025-05-23

Pre-Solicitation Announcement for the Purchase of Canned and Dried Fruit Products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase commercially available Canned and Dried Fruit products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.... Read more

2025-05-20

Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Purchase of Various Domestic Commodities on the USDA Foods Available Lists

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase various domestic products listed on the USDA Foods Available Lists (FALs) for purchase during fiscal year (FY) 2025 that... Read more

2025-05-16

USDA Seeks Nominees for the South Texas Onion Committee

The South Texas Onion Committee administers the marketing order which recommends changes to quality regulations, research and promotion programs, and markings, pack, and container regulations for... Read more

2025-05-16

USDA Seeks Nominees for the Texas Valley Citrus Committee

The Texas Valley Citrus Committee administers the marketing order which recommends changes to quality regulations, research and promotion programs, and container regulations for citrus grown in Lower... Read more