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USDA Announces $20 Million Aid to Support Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters
The USDA and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on Tuesday $20 million in funding to assist producers devastated by natural…
More Insight into Farm Youth Mental Health
The mental health of farmers and others involved in agriculture has come to the forefront in recent years. However, a…
White House Set to Host First Conference On Nutrition, Hunger and Health Since Nixon Administration
For the first time since the Nixon administration in 1969, the White House will conduct a White House Conference on…
Lower Beef and Poultry Production Pave the Way for More Pork
USDA’s most recent “World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates” report revealed lower total red meat and poultry production for 2023.…
Grain Marketing Strategies to Consider as Interest Rates Rise
For farmers, there are two clear impacts of rising interest rates: 1) It will cost more to borrow money, and…
White Houses Announces $500M Rural Broadband Initiative
This week, the Biden administration slated half a billion dollars for high-speed internet projects for U.S. rural areas. The 2021…
It’s Not Too Late to Prepare Your Equipment Tires for Harvest Loads
A successful harvest first begins with properly running equipment. The often-overlooked but critical component of any piece of machinery –…
$1.1 Billion Packing Plant Eyeing Cheyenne, Wyoming
Cheyenne, Wyoming is being considered for a major meat packing plant build. How major? According to Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins,…
Rapid Corn Dry Down Seen throughout Midwest
High winds and hot temperatures have been the theme this week throughout much of the Corn Belt. Agronomists expect these…
Nitrogen Prices Climbing Back to Spring Highs
After a relatively steady decline in fertilizer prices throughout the summer, a resurgence in nitrogen prices is affecting farmers ahead…