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USDA is forecasting lower prices for most major crops this year as input costs remain elevated and farmers face growing export competition. 

LINCOLN, Neb.  AP Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen reversed course on Monday and announced that the state will accept roughly $18 million in federal funding to help feed hungry children over the summer break.

With House Republicans pushing for significant cuts in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, several House Agriculture Committee members urged additional support and funding to strengthen SNAP within the farm bill reauthorization during a Feb. 14 hearing with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack.

USDA’s 2024 Ag Outlook Forum kicks off today with an address from Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and Chief Economist Seth Meyer’s outlook on the U.S. farm economy.

Large indoor farm show, with exhibitors showing nearly every major line of farming equipment. Technology and new product launches, plus alternative energy information and solutions to agribusiness challenges. 

Less than a year after California implements pilot program to compensate ranchers for livestock losses and economic impacts of wolves, the state runs out of money, and National Ag Statistics Service Cattle report shows a 2% decline in U.S. cattle inventory.

USDA and Cargill Meat Solutions reached a consent decision over violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act.

Specialty crop importers who rely on USDAs daily data report on foreign products arriving at U.S. ports of entry say it paints a confusing picture that makes it difficult to negotiate prices with foreign suppliers.

The order will remain in force until April 19 when the matter will be heard.

Fewer farms. More feedlots. Bigger operations. Older – and still mostly white -- producers.