Fed’s January 2024 Beige Book on Ag Economy

The Federal Reserve Board released its January 2024 Beige Book, a summary of its commentary on the current economic conditions in each Federal Reserve District. In the sixth district around Atlanta, Low cattle supply led to higher

Some “Giving Back” in the Ag Economy

The agricultural economy faces some headwinds heading further into 2024. Roland Fumasi, Head of RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness – North America, says things are taking a step back after a few productive years. Fumasi says, “When you

Frustration Builds Over Farm Bill Delays

Congress has voted to extend temporary funding again to keep the government open, but in the process, likely produced more delays in writing a farm bill and more frustration among Ag members. “No progress” is how Senator

Farm Bureau, Partners, Announce Togetherall Peer Support Program

Farm Bureau and partner organizations Sunday announced Togetherall at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jessica Cabrera, American Farm Bureau Federation Managing Director of Member Engagement, says Togetherall is a new mental

Stabenow Releases Letter on the Farm Bill

Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) wrote a letter to her colleagues on their work to write a new farm bill. She outlined several proposals for strengthening the farm safety net in the new bill. While

Groups Press for Miscellaneous Tariff Bill

Crop Life America and several other groups joined together on Capitol Hill to urge immediate action by lawmakers to renew the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill. “A passage of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill that’s fully retroactive would help farmers’

GAO Pushes FDA on Food Safety

Although the U.S. food supply is one of the safest, foodborne illness is a public health concern. The Food and Drug Administration has a new rule requiring detailed records for certain foods as they move through the

Princeton Volunteers Want Fire Chief Terminated

(Princeton, MN) — Fire volunteers in Princeton are reportedly so dissatisfied with the leadership of their fire department that they want the chief fired. Thirty-three of the 36 volunteers who work for the department recently delivered a