government shutdown

Weekly Digest: Congress passes short-term government spending package

September 30, 2024

In the news this week, Congress extends government funding, dairy education and outreach grants are available, assistance is offered for organic dairy producers, and a new umbrella brand is revealed for federal and state policy efforts.

Economic Update: April 2024 Class I base price inches higher

It’s the first year-over-year increase since January 2022-23.

March 21, 2024

Dave Natzke and Karen Lee

Here’s an update on economic factors impacting your dairy’s financial picture.

Congress approves $26.2 billion for agriculture, rural development, FDA

March 11, 2024

Karen Lee

Late on Friday, March 8, and hours before the deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown, the Senate passed the bill for a $460 billion spending package that includes funding for six federal agencies by a vote of 75-22. The bill, which was passed by the House with a vote of 339-85 earlier in the week, was then signed by President Joe Biden on Saturday.

Weekly Digest: Benchmarking farm employee compensation

Updates on dairy programs and recent cow number and dairy trade reports.

March 7, 2024

Karen Lee

Here is a summary of news released this week that will have an impact on your dairy operation.

Economic Update: Congress releases first six budget bills, including agriculture

The all-milk and mailbox price spread widened last November while FSA interest rates continue downward this month.

March 4, 2024

Dave Natzke and Karen Lee

Here’s an update on economic factors impacting your dairy’s financial picture as we begin March 2024.

Poll: Few readers affected by government shutdown

February 28, 2019

Only a few Progressive Cattleman readers’ operations were affected by the government shutdown earlier this year.

In the news: Farm bill passes, shutdown causes delays

January 25, 2019

Carrie Veselka

President Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill into law on Dec. 20, 2018, much to the relief of lawmakers and agriculture interest groups alike.

Market Outlook 2019: So far, so good

January 18, 2019

Carrie Veselka

While the partial government shutdown remains in force, market reports are no longer happening, but some market experts are able to give some insight as to what 2019 might have in store for the U.S. cattle market.

Missing market reports now could mean trouble later

January 18, 2019

Carrie Veselka

As the partial government shutdown completes its fourth week, the gaps left by many government agencies whose responsibilities are left unattended until further notice are starting to show. One of the most far-reaching concerns is the livestock market reports usually provided by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service and the National Agricultural Statistics Service.