American Farm Bureau Federation issued a news release following the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement about how EPA will implement the Waters of the United States rule to comply with a U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says “Farm Bureau appreciates the Environmental Protection Agency for taking a step toward providing clarity in…… MORE
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National Farmers Union Launches Capital Innovation Fund
National Farmers Union launched the Farmers Capital Fund, a $25 million investment initiative dedicated to supporting new companies that accelerate agricultural productivity. In turn, that will help advance the economic success of family farmers and ranchers, who NFU President Rob Larew calls the “backbone of rural America.” By investing in innovative, economically sustainable solutions, the…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report for Tuesday, March 11
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Consumers Worry About Tariffs and Food Prices
Grocery stores and gas pumps are important inflation indicators. While inflationary concerns have been persistent in recent years, the back and forth regarding tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as well as the tariffs on Chinese goods, have prompted additional concerns about prices. Results from the Gardner Food and Agricultural Policy Survey find most consumers across…… MORE
USDA Ordered to Reinstate Over 5,000 Workers
An independent commission says thousands of USDA employees terminated by the Trump Administration will return to their positions for now. The commission said their firing broke the laws that protect career employees from political influence. Bloomberg Law says the Merit Systems Protection Board found reasonable grounds to believe that USDA violated civil service laws when…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report for Thursday, March 6
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BeefTech Producer Summit Talks Cattle Herd Expansion
The beef market outlook, cow herd expansion, the benefits of data collection, and the value of technology in cattle production were highlighted during the BeefTech Producer Summit. Kevin Good of CattleFax spoke about the current state of the U.S. cattle herd and expansion possibilities. He talked about the record-high values during the past month, and…… MORE
Farmer Outlook Rises
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed to 152 in February, 11 points higher than January. An improvement in the current situation on U.S. farms drove the stronger sentiment among producers. The Current Conditions Index hit 137, 28 points higher than January. The Future Expectations Index rose only three points in February to 159.…… MORE
Tariffs Enacted on Imports from Canada, Mexico and China
The National Farmers Union released this announcement about tariffs on those three nations. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says “The tariffs announced, along with retaliatory measures from China and Canada, will have serious consequences for American agriculture. Our farmers are the backbone of this country, and they need strong, fair trade policies that ensure they can…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report for Tuesday, March 4
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