The USDA is expanding crop insurance coverage for grape growers in Michigan and Ohio. Brandon Walters is a Senior Specialty Crop Insurance Specialist with GreenStone Farm Credit Services. “It guarantees you a percentage of your average historical yield,” he explains. “It can vary from 50 up to 85 percent in five percent increments. Depending on […]
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As more farmers and landowners look to adopt conservation and regenerative agricultural practices, some challenges could arise with land rental agreements.
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A new meat lab at the University of Missouri is expected to help address meat processing workforce shortages and advance research
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