The Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition hopes the planned acquisition of Norfolk Southern by Union Pacific railroad is good for the agriculture sector. Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield he has concerns and skepticism based on past mergers. “You know, one thing that history has taught us is that for a lot of mergers and […]
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For the first time in more than two decades, Australia will accept shipments of fresh and frozen U.S. beef. Kent Bacus,
Some farmers in eastern South Dakota say they are relieved after checking fields and buildings after a confirmed Derecho moved through
A line of thunderstorms damaged crops and property across the Upper Midwest Monday night. Denton Bruening with the Minnesota Department of
A state director of agriculture says relocating USDA offices can benefit the people the agency serves. The USDA says it plans
The executive management company Western Skies Strategies has announced an agricultural scholarship in memory of a longtime employee. Lia Biondo worked for
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A north central Illinois farmer says conservation practices on his operation are helping the environment and his bottom line. David Isermann,
