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USDA Announces $2.2 Million Investment to Provide Educational Resources for Historically Underserved Farmers
USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is investing more than $2 million to provide education and training to historically underserved farmers,…
More Combines, Fewer Tractor Sales in July
Tractor sales fell last month in both the U.S. and Canada, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Total…
Infographic: PRF Insurance Protects Your Operation When Precipitation is Lacking
ProAg Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) insurance offers protection against forage loss due to the lack of precipitation on acres grown with the…
Consumer Beef Prices to Remain High Amidst Shrinking Cattle Numbers
High beef prices on grocery store shelves will continue to hit consumers’ wallets as shrinking U.S. cattle herds decrease supply.…
DTN Yield Tour Finds Struggling Crops in Nebraska, Iowa
DTN has continued its 2022 Digital Yield tour this week, marking five years of taking an in-depth look at how…
University of Illinois Crop Budgets Show 2023 Farm Profit to Drop 80%
Farmer profit trends are slated to be significantly lower in 2023. How much lower? A staggering 80%, according to the…
How are Dairy Cattle Impacted by Wildfire Smoke?
Intense wildfires in the Western U.S. have been exacerbated by ongoing dry and hot weather conditions that have ravaged productive…
Soybean-Based Asphalt One Step Closer to Production
Soy-based asphalt could be coming to a road near you. In partnership with funding from the United Soybean Board, Iowa…
Hot Market: U.S. Cropland Values Continue to Soar
The current value of 2022 U.S. cropland is estimated at an average of $5,050 per acre, according to USDA. Since…
USDA Undersecretary Proposes Increased Regulations for Organic Livestock
An expansion of animal welfare rules for organic farms has been proposed by USDA Agriculture Undersecretary Jenny Moffit. According to…