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- First alfalfa cutting approaches in Minnesotaby Mark Dorenkamp on May 27 , 2022 8:43 pm at 8:43 pm
Minnesota farmers are gearing up for the first cutting of alfalfa. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Nathan Drewitz covers the central part of the state and says a cool start to the growing season slowed development. “We’re behind in terms of height (and) our quality is starting to come down, so I think we’re going to have lower yields and shorter stands to cut.” He tells Brownfield some alfalfa is ready depending on what the grower is looking for. …
- Iowa provides blueprint for E15 Standardby Mark Dorenkamp on May 27 , 2022 8:37 pm at 8:37 pm
The president of Iowa Farm Bureau believes his state has laid the blueprint for an E15 standard. Brent Johnson tells Brownfield there’s no doubt other states will be looking at the Biofuels Access Bill recently signed into law and want to emulate what Iowa has done. “This is the first time that we’ve got an E15 standard, and with the challenges of higher fuel prices (and) some of the regulatory challenges, I think it’s important that other states look at solutions that they can take upon themselves.” The new law will require most Iowa gas stations with storage tanks and pumping systems that can handle higher blends of ethanol to offer E-15 from at least one pump by 2026, and new gas stations will have to sell E-15 from at least half of their dispensers. …
- Soybeans mostly higher, corn, wheat up ahead of Memorial Dayby John Perkins on May 27 , 2022 8:36 pm at 8:36 pm
Soybeans were mostly modestly higher, finishing the week with solid gains. Beans consolidated, watching planting conditions, with markets closed on Monday for Memorial Day. That pushes the USDA’s weekly export inspections and crop progress and condition reports back to Tuesday. A big chunk of those planting concerns is tied to North Dakota, one of the biggest soybean producers in the U.S. Crush margins have dipped, but remain in positive territory, and the fundamental outlook is bullish for soybeans and products. …
- Cattle futures lower ahead of holiday weekendby Will Robinson on May 27 , 2022 8:30 pm at 8:30 pm
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were mostly lower ahead of the long holiday weekend, while feeders were pressured by the rally in corn. June live was down $.22 at $132.17 and August was $.20 lower at $132.40. August feeders were down $.35 at $166.32 and September was $.42 lower at $169.30. Cash cattle trade was quiet on Friday with most business already wrapped up after Tuesday’s deals. Southern deals for the week came in mostly $1 lower than the prior week’s weighted averages at $137 while Northern dressed trade took place mostly at $223, $3 lower than last week’s weighted average basis in Nebraska. …
- Walz signs Minnesota ag omnibus bill into lawby Mark Dorenkamp on May 27 , 2022 8:28 pm at 8:28 pm
Governor Walz has signed the agriculture omnibus bill into law. Minnesota Farmers Union government relations director Stu Lourey says more than $18 million in drought relief is included in the legislation. “Which the Governor first proposed in October of last year (and) we asked for it in August, and he’s been eager to get that on his desk throughout this entire session.” The ag bill also provides $1.5 million to the Agricultural Emergency Account to support animal disease preparedness and response, and more than $1 million to create a down payment assistance program targeted toward beginning farmers. …
- Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 27, 2022by John Perkins on May 27 , 2022 8:09 pm at 8:09 pm
Jul. corn closed at $7.77 and 1/4, up 12 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $17.32 and 1/4, up 5 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $432.30, up $4.10Jul. soybean oil closed at 79.57, down 95 pointsJul. wheat closed at $11.57 and 1/2, up 14 and 1/4 centsJun. live cattle closed at $132.17, down 22 centsJun. lean hogs closed at $110.40, down 70 centsJun. …
- Deputy USDA Secretary says farmer mental health funding still neededby Larry Lee on May 27 , 2022 7:59 pm at 7:59 pm
Photo: (L-R) USDA Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh, Wisconsin Farmers Union President Rick Adamski, Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Kevin Krentz, Wisconsin FSA State Director Eugene Schriefer The USDA Deputy Secretary told a Friday farmer mental health roundtable that rural mental health care funding remains a priority. Jewel Bronaugh says USDA was fortunate to get funding in last farm bill they could use to help state ag departments establish farmer mental health networks. …
- Milk futures higher, cash dairy mixed Fridayby Mark Dorenkamp on May 27 , 2022 7:49 pm at 7:49 pm
June Class III Milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange closed 26 cents higher at $24.51. July up 23 at $24.60. August futures up 18 at $24.36. September through November contracts 23 to 27 cents higher. Dry whey up $0.0125 at $0.5225. Blocks steady at $2.28. Barrels up $0.01 at $2.2950. Butter down $0.0125 at $2.8775. Four trades were made ranging from $2.87 to $2.89. Nonfat dry milk up $0.0050 at $1.86. …
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- Trust the farmer, says Vilsack, as senators warn of food shortages – May 27, 2022by The Farm Report on May 27 , 2022 2:14 pm at 2:14 pm
Trust the farmer, says Vilsack, as senators warn of food shortages Republican senators slammed the Biden administration on Thursday for high inflation nationwide and said the USDA should free American farmers to plant as much land as they want to avert a potential food crisis. “We’re all hammered with” inflation,… Continue reading The post Trust the farmer, says Vilsack, as senators warn of food shortages – May 27, 2022 appeared first on America’s Farm Report.
- USDA would reform ‘tournament’ system in poultry production – May 26, 2022by The Farm Report on May 26 , 2022 2:32 pm at 2:32 pm
USDA would reform ‘tournament’ system in poultry production Poultry farmers would have more protection against abuse by processors under a USDA proposal to revamp the “tournament” system that pits producers against each other in a competition for income, said the Biden administration on Thursday. The administration also announced $200 million… Continue reading The post USDA would reform ‘tournament’ system in poultry production – May 26, 2022 appeared first on America’s Farm Report.
- Nutrition waivers reduced child hunger, say big school districts – May 25, 2022by The Farm Report on May 25 , 2022 2:06 pm at 2:06 pm
Nutrition waivers reduced child hunger, say big school districts School nutrition officials overwhelmingly agree that USDA waivers reduced child hunger during the pandemic by making meals free to all students, said a report by the antihunger group Food Research and Action Center on Tuesday. FRAC said Congress ought to pass… Continue reading The post Nutrition waivers reduced child hunger, say big school districts – May 25, 2022 appeared first on America’s Farm Report.
- Biden launches non-traditional Indo-Pacific Economic Framework – May 24, 2022by The Farm Report on May 24 , 2022 1:32 pm at 1:32 pm
Biden launches non-traditional Indo-Pacific Economic Framework The United States and a dozen nations, from Japan in the north to Australia in the south, launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) on Monday, built on common interests in the digital economy, climate change, economic resilience and clean government. “The future of the… Continue reading The post Biden launches non-traditional Indo-Pacific Economic Framework – May 24, 2022 appeared first on America’s Farm Report.
- Second load of specialty infant formula to arrive within days – May 23, 2022by The Farm Report on May 23 , 2022 2:03 pm at 2:03 pm
Second load of specialty infant formula to arrive within days The Biden administration’s “Operation Fly Formula” will deliver 114 pallets of specialty infant formula to the United States within days in a rapid follow-up to the first load of 132 pallets on Sunday, said the White House. The flights, arranged… Continue reading The post Second load of specialty infant formula to arrive within days – May 23, 2022 appeared first on America’s Farm Report.
- Formula supply will improve ‘in a matter of days,’ says FDA chief – May 20, 2022by The Farm Report on May 20 , 2022 1:26 pm at 1:26 pm
Formula supply will improve ‘in a matter of days,’ says FDA chief U.S. infant formula makers are revving up production and the door is open to imported formula, so “we should see improvement in a matter of days” from shortages nationwide, FDA commissioner Robert Califf said Thursday on Capitol Hill…. Continue reading The post Formula supply will improve ‘in a matter of days,’ says FDA chief – May 20, 2022 appeared first on America’s Farm Report.
- Party-line vote sends livestock reform bill to House floor – May 19, 2022by The Farm Report on May 19 , 2022 1:25 pm at 1:25 pm
Party-line vote sends livestock reform bill to House floor The House Agriculture Committee approved legislation on Wednesday to create a special investigator’s office at the Agriculture Department to enforce fair-play laws in the highly concentrated meat industry. Cleared for a House vote on a party-line, 27-21 roll call, the bill,… Continue reading The post Party-line vote sends livestock reform bill to House floor – May 19, 2022 appeared first on America’s Farm Report.
- Infant formula bills are put on fast track for House vote – May 18, 2022by The Farm Report on May 18 , 2022 3:21 pm at 3:21 pm
Infant formula bills are put on fast track for House vote House Democratic leaders unveiled a pair of bills on Tuesday to ease infant formula shortages and beef up the FDA office in charge of assuring the products are safe for babies. “People are selling samples on the street. Mothers… Continue reading The post Infant formula bills are put on fast track for House vote – May 18, 2022 appeared first on America’s Farm Report.
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- Biden Administration Announces $32 Million to Advance Climate-Smart Mass Timber Construction, Expand Wood Marketsby USDA Latest News Releases on May 27 , 2022 4:00 pm at 4:00 pm
DES MOINES, Iowa, May 27, 2022 – Today during a visit to the Junction Development Catalyst project site in West Des Moines, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced more than $32 million to fund 2022 wood innovations and community wood grants.
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Strengthen Food Supply Chains, Level the Playing Field for Growers, and Lower Prices for American Consumersby USDA Latest News Releases on May 26 , 2022 11:30 am at 11:30 am
WASHINGTON, May 26, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced more support, resources, and new rules that will strengthen the American food supply chain, promote fair and competitive agricultural markets, prevent abuse of farmers by poultry processors and make prices fairer for farmers and American consumers.
- USDA Offers Funding Flexibility to Help States, WIC Families Amid Infant Formula Shortagesby USDA Latest News Releases on May 25 , 2022 6:00 pm at 6:00 pm
WASHINGTON, May 25, 2022 – In its continued efforts to get formula to families in need, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging state agencies and their infant formula manufacturers to consider seeking temporary flexibility in their infant formula contracts to allow WIC participants to purchase alternate sizes, forms, or brands of infant formula during the current shortage.
- Statement from Secretary Vilsack on Ongoing Violence in Americaby USDA Latest News Releases on May 25 , 2022 4:00 pm at 4:00 pm
WASHINGTON, May 25, 2022 – “Another massacre in America. A statement that is all too common and one we all wish to never speak again. Last week it was a church in California and a grocery store in Buffalo. Yesterday, it was an elementary school in Texas. It’s enough. We cannot and should not be willing to live with this carnage.
- USDA Invests $770 Million to Expand Market Opportunities for Rural Businesses and People in 36 States and Puerto Ricoby USDA Latest News Releases on May 24 , 2022 3:00 pm at 3:00 pm
WASHINGTON, May 24, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing $770 million to help create new and better market opportunities (PDF, 366 KB) for rural businesses and people in 36 states and Puerto Rico. The investments include $640 million for 122 projects to help people living in socially vulnerable communities.
- USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directorsby USDA Latest News Releases on May 19 , 2022 8:00 pm at 8:00 pm
WASHINGTON, May 19, 2022 – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint two U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regional positions, including one Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director and one Rural Development (RD) State Director. “I am thrilled we continue to add state directors to be the face of USDA programs in rural and farm communities,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to building a better America, and these state directors are critical to accomplishing that.”
- Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on President Biden’s Actions to Address Infant Formula Shortageby USDA Latest News Releases on May 18 , 2022 11:00 pm at 11:00 pm
WASHINGTON, May 18, 2022 – “We know that this situation is causing stress and anxiety for many families across the country and President Biden has said that this administration will do everything in its power to ensure babies and families have access to the formula that they need. As the President directed, the Department of Agriculture will immediately begin coordinating with the Department of Defense and expand its coordination with our Health and Human Services counterparts to get safe formula on store shelves as quickly as possible.
- Bring Food Safety to Your Summer Vacationby USDA Latest News Releases on May 17 , 2022 2:00 pm at 2:00 pm
WASHINGTON, May 17, 2022 – As summertime brings families and friends together for outdoor celebrations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to make sure your summer festivities are food safe. Whether you’re grilling burgers, camping, or having a picnic, everyone should always remember to practice proper handwashing and use a food thermometer.