USDA
Drought report mostly good news
The USDA has released the final edition of the U.S. Drought Monitor for the month of July, which has mostly good news except on the Western front.
Report: Hogs, pigs numbers increasing
The latest Quarterly U.S. Hogs and Pigs report shows higher inventory.
Wheat harvest rolls on
The winter wheat crop harvest is over the halfway mark.
Crop acreage reporting deadline approaching
As planting nears completion, producers need to remember to report crop acreage to their local Farm Service Agency before July 15. USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam says filing an accurate crop acres report for all crops and land uses including failed acreage and prevent plant acreage ensures the receipt of an important safety net or disaster assistance, conservation and crop insurance programs.
USDA trade mission to Hong Kong offers opportunities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s upcoming trade mission in mid-May will focus on expanding export opportunities in Hong Kong and the Southeast Asian market.