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Harvest Hopes and Heartaches
Ashley Andersen needs more than a few sunny days and they can’t come soon enough. The Blair, Nebraska, farmer has…
60% of Farmers Report Lack of High-speed Internet Impacting Their Business
A new study commissioned by the United Soybean Board (USB) reveals the lack of access to broadband in rural areas…
USDA Invests in Rural Electric Infrastructure Improvements in 13 States
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that USDA is investing $251…
Weekend Winter Storm to Halt Crop’s Progress
Portions of the Corn Belt planted late this spring, and the effects may be felt soon. Among the top 18…
Study Highlights Beginning Farmers
With the average age of U.S. farmers approaching 60 years old, attracting more beginning farmers is a priority for U.S.…
Disappointing Wheat Prices Headed into 2020
Winter wheat planting has started for many producers across the county. While the 2020 acreage debate won’t reach a fever…
Cattle Group Challenges USDA on Tagging
USDA’s plans to mandate the use of radio frequency identification of animals in interstate commerce has drawn the ire of…
USDA Invests $152 Million to Improve Broadband Service in 14 States
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that USDA is investing…
USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
The gap between the current percentage of U.S. corn and soybeans that has reached maturity and the five-year average narrowed…
Chinese Purchases of U.S. Soybeans Continue, as Range of Topics in Trade Talks Narrows
Bloomberg News reported last week that, “Chinese companies bought U.S. soybeans after the Xi Jinping administration issued more waivers from its…