Author Archives: Syndicated Content

The U.S. Meat Export Federation is gathering in Tucson, AZ, this week for their Strategic Planning Conference.  As Randy Spronk looks back at his year as chair of USMEF, a highlight has been...

The American Farm Bureau Federation is looking past Tuesday’s election in hopes it might improve prospects for a new Farm Bill.  Farm Bureau Director of Government Affairs Jo...

When it comes to USDA’s crop production forecasts.   “By the time we get to November, the forecasts are usually very close to what we end up saying as the final yields,&Clos...

A fair portion of Washington’s apple crop has been harvested, and at an estimated 124 million boxes, 2024 looks to be a solid year.  Jon DeVaney, president of the Washington ...

The fifth and final rulemaking to strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act was recently released by USDA. "One of the real problems that we have as producers is the lack of transparency in the market...

The Farm Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act was introduced last month and sponsored by more than 40 members of Congress.  It’s also endorsed by several of America&CloseCur...

Four finalists have been selected in the 12th annual NCBA National Anthem Contest, sponsored by Norbrook.  The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is inviting the public to vote...

In the year 2022, the food we bought at the grocery store went up in price by 11 ½% and up another 5% last year.  But what about this year?   “Grocery prices are predicted ...

How big will the Republicans' U.S. Senate majority be?

How Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election.