In its June acreage report, the USDA said the U.S. rice planted area fell to a multi-decade low this spring, while cotton acres were higher than expected. Hunter Biram, an ag economist with University of Arkansas Extension, says he’s not surprised, and it’s concerning U.S. rice acres are the lowest since the 1970s. “I’ve had […]
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The USDA is expanding crop insurance coverage for grape growers in Michigan and Ohio. Brandon Walters is a Senior Specialty Crop
As more farmers and landowners look to adopt conservation and regenerative agricultural practices, some challenges could arise with land rental agreements.
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A new meat lab at the University of Missouri is expected to help address meat processing workforce shortages and advance research
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