Port “Pop-Ups” Expedite Ag Exports

Port “Pop-Ups” Expedite Ag Exports

Supply chain problems keep popping up, so the USDA has a potential solution: they announced Friday they would add another ag commodity “pop-up” port to house ag containers and speed up future shipping. Northwest is best: In partnership with the Northwest Seaport...
Battle in the Breadbasket Rages On

Battle in the Breadbasket Rages On

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its fourth week, the humanitarian crises are mounting.  And as the world watches, the state of agriculture remains a grave concern upon the steppe. Planting prognosis: On Tuesday, agriculture analysts at APK-Inform noted that,...
The Bovine Butler

The Bovine Butler

Ranch Rover, Ranch Rover, send feed rations on over. Tech company Smooth Ag is creating a butler for cattle of sorts. The company has developed V1 Ranch Rover, a fully autonomous feeder, aimed to help with higher input costs and decreased labor availability. How now,...
Seazing the Seaweed Moment

Seazing the Seaweed Moment

The seaweed is always greener in someone else’s… farm. Different varieties of seaweed and kelp have hit headlines the past few years, and interest is growing. But, interested parties are being entangled in red tape. Soundbite: “We lag behind the rest of the world in...
USDA’s Fertilizer Fund Injection

USDA’s Fertilizer Fund Injection

The USDA is dolin’ out funds and turnin’ up the heat on fertilizer markets in an effort to spur domestic production and ensure competition. During the Commodity Classic, USDA Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced both an investment and an inquiry into the industry. ...