The president and CEO of CropLife America says there’s concern in agriculture that staffing levels at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are insufficient. Alexandra Dunn says the agency’s pesticide division is a prime example. “The office went from a peak of about 1,000 staff; they’re now at about 500.” She says, “So, you’ve got […]
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The CEO of the Missouri Corn Growers Association says he’s frustrated with the lack of progress in Congress to allow year-round
A Minnesota farmer concerned about the high cost of fertilizer is using history as a guide. Ryan Mackenthun grows corn and
The Deputy Secretary of USDA says the Trump administration continues to address consolidation in the ag industry. Speaking on a National
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Across the Corn Belt, bitterly cold, windy weather conrinues to expand across the Midwest, with this morning’s minimum temperatures falling below
