The University of Arkansas recently named Jean-Francois Meullenet as interim dean of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences following the transfer of Dr. Deacue Fields from that post to Vice President of Agriculture for the Univ
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According to the latest Ag Economy Barometer from Purdue University and the CME Group, farmer sentiment has collapsed despite higher commodity prices. Rapid increases in production costs have raised concerns about prospects of financial performance of far
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Senator John Boozman (R-AR) and Congressman GT Thompson (R-PA), both ranking members of the Agriculture Committees in the Senate and House respectively, issued a joint letter to President Biden urging him to withdraw the U.S. Solicitor General's brief to
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On Friday, June 10th, USDA issued an updated World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE) report. The report provides the latest worldwide supply and demand estimates for most major agricultural commodities. More below: WASDE https://www.usda.gov
Read MoreOn Wednesday, June 8th, President Biden announced that he sent to the Senate a nominee to serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator under the U.S. Trade Representative. The nominee is longtime USDA policy official Doug McKalip who's served in various policy
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On Monday, June 6th, USDA issued an updated Crop Progress and Condition Report. According to the report, Arkansas farmers are quickly approaching the finish line with the planting of the 2022 crops with most of the unplanted soybean acres being in fields
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The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Nutrition will hold a field hearing in Jonesboro on Friday, June 17th. The hearing, which will focus on the farm bill, is being hosted by the committee's ranking member, John Boozman (R-AR). The hear
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The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol recently announced a new 3-year enrollment opportunity to streamline the process for cotton growers and to increase participation in the program, which is seeing substantial demand interest from brands and retailers. Along w
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On Wednesday, June 1, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new spending plans aimed at a framework for transforming food systems and helping to address supply chain challenges facing food supply. The announcement received a cold welcome from Senator John
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A new report commissioned by Congress points to a wide range of concerns for potential risks in food and agriculture from China. The report by the U.S.-China Economic Security Review Commission reviews China’s food security challenges and examines how the
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John Deere continues making moves towards automation, and a recent purchase puts the company on a path towards an expanded fleet of fully autonomous cropping vehicles by 2030. More below: https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/equipment/article/20
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USA Rice submitted a letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack urging aid to U.S. rice farmers for challenges facing the industry this crop year. The letter, penned by Chairman of USA Rice Farmers, Kirk Satterfield, requested no less than $400 million in aid.
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