The cost of basic needs like groceries and health care are out of reach for millions of Americans, and rural America is no exception. Melanie Hall is a registered dietitian and the chief research and innovation officer at Feeding America, a network of more than 200 food banks and 60,000 faith-based and charitable partners. AUDIO: […]
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Wisconsin’s agriculture officials have removed some transportation restrictions on dairy cattle. Effective immediately, lactating dairy cattle moving interstate from states designated
Researchers at Auburn University are studying how lender relationships directly impact farm business decisions. Rural sociologist Kelli Russell tells Brownfield that
The crop sales leader with COUNTRY Financial says some farmers are dealing with hail damage to vulnerable wheat crops. Jason Maschhoff
The National Milk Producers Federation says the U.S. Trade Representative prioritizing geographical indication could expand dairy access in key markets, including
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says he’s been talking with the USDA about ways to help farmers and ranchers impacted by the
Drought conditions have improved in Missouri with the help of recent rains, but the state climatologist says extreme drought conditions linger
An ag attorney says the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Durnell vs. Monsanto will likely impact crop protection availability for farmers.
Cash dairy prices were mostly steady on Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.6975. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.64. Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.63 to $1.6450.
It’s been an on again, off again spring for northern Iowa farmer Casey Schlichting. “We went to an indoor track meet
