Hello everybody out there in farm country.  This radio commentary is brought to you by the National Corn Growers Association, CropLife America, and Renewable Fuels Association.  They are all friends, supporters, and allies of a healthy farm economy and prosperous …

John R. Block Reports from Washington January 30, 2019 “From the Farm” Read More »

Mary:  This is Mary Walden with economist MW, welcoming you to the economic perspective.   Today’s program looks at population growth.  Mike, population numbers for the twelve months ending in July of this year were just released.  What did they show …

The Economic Perspective: “Population Growth” Read More »

A federal judge in San Francisco overseeing lawsuits against Bayer AG’s Roundup weed killer tentatively allowed controversial pieces of evidence in the first phase of the latest trials. A Reuters article reports the U.S. district judge called his decision “probably …

Judge Allows Controversial Evidence in Roundup Trials Read More »

As Chinese officials are in Washington, D.C. this week for trade negotiations, the National Pork Producers Council is urging the two countries to resolve their differences quickly. The NPPC is also asking China to purchase a minimum of $3.5 billion …

Trade Talks Begin Today; NPPC Urges U.S., China to Resolve Differences Read More »

Sales are once again underway for the Dairy Revenue Protection policy, offered through the federal crop insurance program. The policy, which is managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency, had been put on hold during the partial …

Critical Dairy Insurance Policy Now Available Read More »

Biodiesel produced from U.S. soybeans can now be used in the European Union. With this week’s announcement, the EU formally acknowledges that the U.S. standard meets its rigorous sustainability requirements. “U.S. farmers have long prided themselves on adopting newer and …

EU Biodiesel Market Now Open to U.S. Soybeans Read More »