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FBI Warns Farmers of Cyber Attacks: Here Are a Few Tips to Protect your Farm’s Information
Farmers and those in the ag industry need to be on alert this spring, according to new predictions from the…
Driving the Change for Increased Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in America
The Produce for Better Health (PBH) foundation is spearheading a campaign to help make fruit and vegetable consumption a national…
U.S. Dairy Exports Boom Despite Pandemic
Dairy product exports boasted a new record in 2021 — an especially surprising trend considering shipping congestion and inflation. Dairy…
Cold, Dry Spring Ahead as La Niña Takes Shape
While most states experience later-than-normal plantings, all eyes turn toward weather forecasts in anticipation of long-awaited spring fieldwork. But how…
Fertilizer Prices Continue to Rise to New All-Time Highs
All eight major fertilizers rose to even higher prices this month compared to March. Phosphorus fertilizer was 8% more expensive…
U.S. Hunger Challenges to Grow Amidst Inflation, SNAP Changes
Feeding America – a network of food banks in every county in the country – says inflation and the nearly…
EPA Hosts Roundtables for WOTUS Input
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan says EPA is continuing its rulemaking process while the Supreme Court decides…
Great Plains Drought, Wildfire Destroy Livestock and Forage
The Great Plains region continues to be ravaged by severe drought and wildfires. The already drought-plagued area wreaked havoc on…
Little to No Planting Progress in Corn Belt
Planting season is off to a slow start with only 4% of corn and soybean acres nationwide planted as of…
Potato Stocks, Prices On the Rise in 2022
April 1 potato stocks are up 3% year over year, according to USDA’s Potato Stocks report. The April 14 report…