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Farmers encouraged to complete national cover crop survey

03/08/23 6:08 AM By Lydia Johnson

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Whether they have planted cover crops or not, all farmers are being encouraged to complete an anonymous survey to provide valuable production insight.

Higher input costs, interest rates top farmers’ concerns

03/08/23 6:05 AM By Lydia Johnson

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The latest Ag Economy Barometer shows concern from farmers about falling farm gate prices, rising interest rates and future export uncertainty.

Finstad looks to offer 'hand up, not a hand out' in farm bill nutrition title

03/03/23 1:46 PM By Lydia Johnson

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Rep. Brad Finstad, who is leading the House Agriculture subcommittee responsible for overseeing the farm bill's nutrition assistance programs, says lawmakers must ensure they offer "people a hand up, not just a handout."

Inflation, market pressures impact organic produce

03/01/23 6:06 AM By Lydia Johnson

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The Organic Produce Network reports that the industry sees a 3% increase in sales and a 3.7% volume decrease in 2022.

CRP-grazing (conservation reserve program)

General CRP program sign-up opens

03/01/23 6:03 AM By Lydia Johnson

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General sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program will remain open from Feb. 27 through April 7, 2023.

USDA economist sees potential in value-added shift, but needs more data

02/24/23 4:39 PM By Lydia Johnson

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USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says a drive to diversify revenue streams through the growth of climate-smart commodities has potential but also needs to be better understood from an economic standpoint.

Daybreak Feb. 24: Mexico quietly making new GM trait approvals

02/24/23 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Spencer Chase, Steve Davies, Lydia Johnson, and Bill Tomson

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The Biden administration’s chief agricultural negotiator, Ambassador Doug McKalip, sees signs that Mexico wants to avoid a protracted trade battle over biotechnology.

Spanish ripe olive import tariffs reinstated to support U.S. growers

02/22/23 8:10 AM By Lydia Johnson

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Spain's highly subsidized olives will be facing stiff antidumping duties after a World Trade Organization ruling favorable to U.S. growers allowed the Commerce Department to confirm the tariffs.

Latino western voters prioritize conservation

02/22/23 6:10 AM By Lydia Johnson

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A large majority of registered Latino voters living in eight western states are concerned about the future of land, water air and wildlife, according to a recent survey by Colorado College.

Slow rural economic growth continues for third consecutive month

02/22/23 6:08 AM By Lydia Johnson

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Farmland values are maintaining their strength, and loan volumes are declining, but economic growth in rural parts of the Midwest and northern Plains remains slow, according to Creighton University's Rural Mainstreet Index.

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June 14, 2026

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Dr. Paul Bloom - CEO- Gevo Inc.

This week's Open Mic guest is Dr. Paul Bloom, CEO of Gevo Inc. The company is bringing innovation to the renewable fuel sector. Bloom says the company's primary focus is commercializing and scaling a proven alcohol to jet pathway to make aviation fuel. Gevo is engaged in technology, process, and intellectual property development targeted to large-scale deployment of renewable hydrocarbon fuels and chemicals. Potential investors need increased certainty from government programs and tax incentives to allow the industry to flourish, he adds.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Undersecretary Brashears: NWS isn't a food safety risk; Puglia on USMCA

Seven cases of New World screwworm have been detected on U.S. soil. USDA Undersecretary for Food Safety Mindy Brashears says the Food Safety Inspection Service's 7,000 inspectors are “leading the animal health charge” in the fight against New World screwworm.

Western Growers Association President and CEO Dave Puglia discusses the importance of renewing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. On the panel, Phillip Kauffman with Texas A&M University and Ron Phillips with the Animal Health Institute discuss New World screwworm.

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