The CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says China’s panda gift is a goodwill gesture that signals an improvement in the U.S. and China relationship. “They talk about panda

Airable Research Lab is creating new soy-based products to help grow demand for U.S. soybeans. Jerry Bambauer farms in Auglaize County and is a member of the United Soybean Board.

A new program from the American Dairy Association Mideast is helping schools navigate the USDA’s updated federal nutrition standards. Jenny Crabtree, senior vice president of communications, says Smart Swaps provides

The state of Michigan is investing nearly $2 million in research projects to better understand the impacts of PFAS in agriculture. Laura Johnson is the Chief Science Officer at the

A rancher in the Nebraska Sandhills says soaring diesel prices are hitting every part of her cattle operation.   Jaclyn Wilson says the run-up has been extremely discouraging. “We’re looking

The president of Minnesota Farmers Union hopes farm bill negotiators can find middle ground on the federal nutrition program. Gary Wertish says the biggest hangup is the cost shift on

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the eastern U.S. having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual warmth. Meanwhile, below-normal precipitation across

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is taking steps to provide economic relief for the state’s farmers and ranchers. Speaking with reporters Thursday evening, he said he signed two executive orders that

Widespread 2025 farm program payments are expected to reach farmers next month. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says higher reference prices are helping trigger payments, while a one-time change

The nonpartisan policy institute Center for American Progress says rural communities have been disproportionately affected by the current policy environment. President and CEO Nerra Tanden says, “We’ve got farmers that can’t