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One problem is soil temperature related while the other occurs at a specific growth stage. Both can take a bite out of bushels available at harvest.

China has breached the inner walls of the U.S. agriculture industry in what has arguably been the most expansive heist in farming history.

The organization unveiled a new report on Tuesday, showcasing corn growers’ sustainability accomplishments and goals.

To build a more resilient supply chain, the White House just published a 250-page report with assessments and an expansive list of recommendations.

The Biden administration is out with the fiscal year 2022 budget proposal, calling for more money within USDA to support climate research and racial injustice.

Drought conditions have lessened a bit in portions of North Dakota thanks to some rain, but frigid temperatures late last week and into the weekend also took its toll on crops across the upper Midwest.

The dire drought situation is one USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey thinks could last through at least the remainder of 2021. Forecasts also point to a drier weather pattern returning for Texas and the Plains.

Demand for pork and grains is helping propel prices in 2021, and USDA is forecasting it to be a record year.

The latest round of agricultural credit condition surveys from the Federal Reserve banks shows improved strength in the agricultural economy.

DC Signal To Noise: It’s time to take a closer look at the U.S. China trade relationship and the clock is ticking on the infrastructure bill.