Derecho Damage Confirmed in Parts of Midwest
Three summers after the historic 2020 Derecho destroyed a large portion of Iowa cropland, a damaging line of storms that moved throughout the Midwest last week has been confirmed as a derecho.
Texas Watermelons Rebound After 2022 Weather Disasters
Watermelon production in Texas is seeing renewed hope after record heat, high winds and drought plagued the crop in 2022.
Reliable Rail Serve Act Introduced in Bipartisan Effort to Alleviate Rail Shipper Challenges
Legislation that addresses unreliable service and high costs for rail shipping has been re-introduced to Congress.
4th of July Food 3% Cheaper from 2022, Still 14% Higher than 2021
Are you hosting an Independence Day cookout this holiday? A recent market report says families can expect to pay $67.73 on a cookout for 10.
Corn Acres Highest Since 2013
USDA released its June 1 Grain Stocks and Acreage reports last week.
Food Safety is the Main Ingredient to a Successful Cookout
WASHINGTON, June 21, 2023 – Whether you’re a grill master or a first-time barbecue cook, food safety should always be…
Drought Worsens Across Corn Belt
While recent rains fell in several areas of the U.S. Corn Belt, the moisture hasn’t put a dent in the…
USDA Solicits Nominations to the Tribal Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will establish a Tribal Advisory Committee…
Nebraska Landowner Sues EPA
Thomas Villegas, a Nebraska landowner who purchased 80 acres of mixed farmland, pasture and river bottoms, is suing the U.S.…
EPA to Rewrite WOTUS by September 1
EPA announced this week plans to complete a rewrite of the 2023 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule on or…