Agriculture
A June 30 sustainability analysis notes that beef, dairy, pork, poultry, sheep, goats, and aquaculture all face different production realities.
The initiative plans to invest $19.5 million directly with producers to adopt adaptive grazing, improve soil health, reduce inputs, and strengthen market access.
Lewis Williamson with HTS Commodities breaks down USDA crop conditions, weather concerns, and key factors influencing grain markets.
Pseudo-rabies and African swine fever remain among the industry’s disease concerns.
Business & Markets
Weekly USDA export data showed beef leading the way as corn stayed strong and soybean sales weakened.
Chinese customs data point to state directed purchases of U.S. soybeans alongside private imports from Brazil and Argentina.
China was the top focus in the latest USDA export inspections report, taking about 9.9 million bushels of inspected U.S. soybeans for the week ending July 2.
Higher border taxes can increase costs for overseas buyers of U.S. farm products.
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Jones & Church Farms ships fresh market tomatoes across the country while employing more than 200 seasonal workers.
Former Smithsonian curator Peter Liebhold reflects on the innovations that transformed farming.
Country artist John Rich discusses his new role as Special Envoy for American Landowners and his efforts to advocate for farmers, ranchers, and property owners.
Don Simoni turned a longtime hobby into Mushroom Adventures, shipping grow-at-home mushroom kits nationwide.
