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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2024-05-17
Peanut Industry Votes to Continue Research and Promotion Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that peanut producers voted to continue the National Peanut Board’s research and promotion program. Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Issues a Default Decision against Michael “Brent” Wagner for Violating the Packers and Stockyards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a Decision and Order Without Hearing by Reason of Default against Michael “Brent” Wagner of Goldthwaite, Texas, on Feb. 28, 2024, for violations of the... Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with McLamb’s Abattoir & Meats Inc.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with McLamb’s Abattoir & Meats Inc., of Benson, N.C., on March 26, 2024, for alleged violation of the Packers and... Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Duvall Livestock Market LP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Duvall Livestock Market LP, of Greensboro, Ga., on April 19, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Simmons Foods Inc.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Simmons Foods Inc., of Siloam, Ark., on April 3, 2024, for alleged violation of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S)... Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case against Scott Alan Sanders, d/b/a S.A.S. Dairy, d/b/a Sanders Family Cattle Sales and Cathryn R. Sanders, d/b/a Fire Lake Jerseys
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a decision and order against Scott Alan Sanders, doing business as S.A.S. Dairy, doing business as Sanders Family Cattle Sales and Cathryn R. Sanders,... Read more