An agricultural economist at the University of Illinois says the slumping ag economy has farmers showing an increased interest in planting crops for premium markets. In a recent FarmDoc webinar, Nick Paulson says he’s fielding a lot of questions about white corn, non-GMOs, and organics. “Opportunities where you can maybe capture some value added above […]
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A plant pathologist with University of Missouri Extension says conditions are right for tar spot in corn to show up this
A researcher says early claw lesion detection can improve sow productivity. Speaking to Brownfield during the World Pork Expo in Des
Market disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East are impacting pork producers. Swine lender Chris Ford with Farm Credit
The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act was signed into law, but some farmers and lawmakers are concerned that the new
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm in Texas. One case
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says the nation’s first-ever data privacy law could help producers to monetize the value of their operational
The National Pork Board continues to research consumer behavior to better understand what customers of pork at home and abroad are
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USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden says he’s optimistic the renegotiation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement will expand market access for U.S. agriculture,
