The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-22
Beef Dynamics May Hinder Dairy Herd Growth
High prices are supposedly the cure for high prices. That may not be the case with beef-on-dairy. Read more
2024-10-22
UAMS Researchers Find Ground Beef Packs Bigger Muscle-Building Punch than Soy-Based Alternative
When it comes to building muscle, not all proteins are created equal. Read more
2024-10-22
Dairy Farms – And Our Economy – Can’t Thrive Without the Essential and Skilled Labor of Immigrants
Dairy states like California, Idaho, Utah, Vermont and Wisconsin are largely responsible for producing the fresh milk, delicious cheeses, and other dairy products that are enjoyed by Americans all... Read more
2024-10-22
Continuing Service: A Veteran Turns to Agriculture to Help Others
Joe Ricker, a man of many titles including colonel, veterans outreach coordinator, nonprofit founder, farm owner, consultant and beekeeper, has consistently dedicated himself to helping service... Read more
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2024-10-21
USDA Expands Market Information for Organics
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Market News recently expanded its collection and distribution of price and production cost information for organic agricultural products by adding organic... Read more
2024-10-21
USDA Announces Seed Competition Framework
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
announced multiple actions to deliver on the President’s
Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy to promote fair and competitive... Read more
2024-10-21
USDA Partners with U.S. Virgin Islands to Award Over $1.5 Million to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has a cooperative agreement with the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI), a nonprofit... Read more
2024-10-21
Electric tractors: For greener fields and greener air?
The first electric tractors are now helping farms to improve their environmental record. “Tadus”, developed in Germany, is already in the field at an organic farm outside Munich. Read more
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2024-10-21
2022's Riskiest states for countryside driving
2022 report unveils the deadliest states for driving on rural roads based on crash data. Read more
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2024-10-21
Steffes Group bringing auction services to Canada
The organization acquired Bruce Schapansky Auctioneers in Tisdale, Sask. Read more
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2024-10-21
USDA's $46 million boost for nutritional security
The USDA invests $46 million to improve food security and support healthy eating in communities needing it most. Read more
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2024-10-21
Canada Settles Farming Claims with Nine First Nations
Historic Agreements Enhance First Nations Agricultural Support Read more
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