Reconciliation pivotal in farm bill discussions

A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says she’s gravely concerned about the effects of ongoing budget reconciliation efforts in Congress. Nikki Budzinski, an Illinois Democrat, says this week’s expected committee markup of the legislation is pivotal for a new farm bill. “In this markup, it’s going to be debated about $230 billion of…… Continue Reading

AFBF economist says off-farm income is keeping farmers going

An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation says off-farm income is helping keep U.S. farming operations afloat. Danny Munch says a recent Market Intel Report shows 98% of farms receive some form of off-farm income. “The average on farm income was a loss of $900 in 2023,” he says. “That means that numerically, most…… Continue Reading

Ethanol exports strong during March

U.S. ethanol exports surged from February to March. The Renewable Fuels Association says ethanol exports of 195.8 million gallons were up 41% on the month and 23% on the year. Canada claimed the top spot for the fourth year in a row, taking in a six month high, followed by the United Kingdom, the European…… Continue Reading

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