Members of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee are concerned about proposed staffing cuts to USDA in President Trump’s upcoming budget. Ranking Member Sanford Bishop of Georgia says eliminating more than a dozen USDA programs and 15 percent of Farm Service Agency staffing is shocking. “Efficiencies is an often-cited rationale for cuts, but I don’t think […]
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A livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension says consistent rains and cool temps have delayed dry hay cutting and baling
The proposed move of two of the nation’s most important seed banks is drawing criticism. Dr. Lisa Ainsworth, professor and interim
Soybeans finished the mixed, July contracts were at $11.85 and 1/4, which was down 3/4 cents. Soybean products lent support to
An agronomist in northern Arkansas says recent “just enough” rains have helped improve the extremely dry crops. “It helped a lot
A Chief Science Officer with the state of Michigan says she hopes collaboration across the Great Lakes region can strengthen local
Jul. corn $4.52 and 1/2, down 5 centsJul. soybeans $11.85 and 1/4, down 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $330.60, up $2.00Jul. soybean
Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says the recently concluded state legislative session was highlighted by a historic investment in clean water.
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A farmer and an agriculture professional applaud legislation that would designate May 29th as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day, but
