A former USDA Under Secretary says the Trump administration should honor farmer contracts for conservation programs funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. “A deal is a deal. A contract is a contract.” Robert Bonnie, the former USDA Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation, says if the Trump administration doesn’t honor the contracts, it could […]
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A graduate student at the University of Illinois says ongoing research shows utilizing a cereal rye cover crop to supplement cattle
Cash dairy prices were steady-to-lower except for butter on Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.72. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.05 at $1.3925. Six sales were recorded, ranging
From tractors and balers to cultivation equipment the focus is making farmers and ranchers more efficient. Cort Morris product manager with
A beef specialist with the University of Illinois Extension says it’s time for beef producers to prioritize profitability. “It is easy
The National Pork Producers Council is focused on several issues early in 2026. NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys says the health status
Agriculture has never been just about acres, animals, or equipment. It’s about people. It’s about families, partnerships, neighbors, and communities whose
It’s sign-up season for the Conservation Reserve Programs. The USDA is accepting offers for Continuous CRP between February 12th and March
An ag economist says a roll-back on Indian tariffs for U.S. sorghum could help diversify market access. Allen Featherstone with
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA is taking its National Farm Security Action Plan to the next level. “Paving the
