Americans cool on EVs: Seven percent of Americans say they own an electric vehicle, but fewer people than a year ago say they are seriously considering buying an EV or might buy one in the future — 44 percent now vs. 55 percent in 2023. (Gallup)
Milk prices ignore HPAI: The discovery of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a handful of U.S. herds in the past two weeks has not had an impact on milk futures prices or underlying cash prices. (edairynews)
Corn planting reaches 3 percent: U.S. farmers have planted 3 percent of the new corn crop, including 2 percent in Illinois, a notch ahead of this point in 2023, said the weekly Crop Progress report. (USDA)
Peer review of NOP: The managers of USDA’s National Organic Program “consistently demonstrated their commitment to improvement” and comply with NOP quality management policies and procedures, said the annual peer review report. (Agricultural Marketing Service)