The outgoing executive director of the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Illinois says he’s a firm believer in the agency’s disaster programs. Scott Halpin, who also farms in northern Illinois, says his term has given him a better respect for the importance of disaster aid. “In my three years, we’ve seen a lot of […]
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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
Strong U.S. crop condition ratings are putting pressure on commodity prices. Iowa State University Extension economist Chad Hart says the market
The Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition hopes the planned acquisition of Norfolk Southern by Union Pacific railroad is good
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up ahead of the week’s direct cash business. Feeders had additional
A coalition of North American produce groups is encouraging leaders to settle trade disputes without tariffs on fresh food. Rebeckah Adcock,
