“I don't think any of us would have imagined when the war started a year ago that we would have record wheat exports out of the Black Sea,” says Dan Basse of AgResource Company. Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net also points out the reality of the situation differs greatly from what many projected one year ago.
In 2022, the average interest rates on farm loans skyrocketed from record lows to decade highs. While that jump is remarkable and expected to continue, a little perspective is needed.
In celebration of Black History Month, "AgDay" host Clinton Griffiths had a chance to chat with John Boyd Jr., a fourth-generation farmer from Virginia. Outside of farming, Boyd dedicates his time to being a voice for change in the industry as the founder and president of the National Black Farmers Association.
A case of atypical BSE, or mad cow disease, was confirmed in the northern state of Para, Brazil on Wednesday. However, the real question is — when did this case actually occur? USCA and NCBA leaders share their thoughts.
