The executive director of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association says the state’s successful Illinois EATS program faces an uncertain future. Raghela Scavuzzo says the program has provided increased market opportunities for farmers and much needed food for communities. “That is funded through the Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program.” She says, “It really has allowed the […]
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The CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation says solutions are needed to help address the global hunger crisis. Tom Vilsack,
A Wisconsin Congressman says farmers can expect to hear about a financial assistance program from the Trump administration soon. Third district
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, while still ending the week with modest gains. Soybeans were watching U.S.
USDA plans to significantly increase grant funding for veterinarians who commit to serving in rural areas and a former participant says
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up and feeders were sharply higher thanks to technical buying and the tight
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A unique state education program helps high school aged students learn more about possible dairy careers. Debbie Grusenmeyer is a faculty
The vice president of agribusiness claims for Nationwide Insurance says the frequency and severity of storms are increasing. Nick Anderson says
A pair of farmers say the recent government shutdown has disrupted critical resources they need during harvest. Ohio farmer Bill Patterson
