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COVID-19 Has “Dimmed” Economic Prospects for Corn Belt Farmers
Wall Street Journal writers Jacob Bunge, Kirk Maltais, and Jesse Newman reported on Saturday that, “The new coronavirus is dealing another blow…
Will Virus Alter Demand for Farm Goods?
Could slow global economic growth and recovery from trade disputes As countries affected by the coronavirus try to control its…
New network celebrates conservation practices
Initiative from NCGA and EDF will help farmers collaborate to remain productive, profitable The National Corn Growers Association and Environmental…
What a Veteran Market Expert Sees in Today’s Chaos
It doesn’t make sense. Meat cases in grocery stores are mostly empty. Everyone wants beef. Meanwhile the market drops lower…
WCB Flood Threat Again
High Threat of Spring Flood for Second Year The spring flood outlook is notably above average in the Northern Plains…
Fusarium Head Blight in Small Grains
Fusarium head blight (FHB) is an economically important disease affecting small grain production worldwide. The disease is predominantly caused by…
COVID-19 Impacts-Plenty of Food “In the System,” But Guest Worker Concerns Persist
Ryan McCrimmon and Catherine Boudreau reported on Wednesday at Politico that, “Don’t be fooled by the barren grocery store shelves: There’s plenty…
10 Fast Facts About China’s Hog Industry
Since purchasing Smithfield Foods, China hasn’t increased its imports of Smithfield-branded pork, according to Xudong Roa, an assistant professor in…
USDA Outlines COVID Recommendations for Service Center Visitors
U.S. Department of Agriculture service centers are encouraging visitors to take proactive protective measures to help prevent the spread of…
Record Fall for the March Rural Mainstreet Index
The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) plummeted in March to its lowest level since October 2016. According to the…