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Socially Disadvantaged Farms Concentrated in South and West
Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers tend to be more concentrated in southern and western regions of the...
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Crop Progress Slows Somewhat; Still Moving Ahead as of Sunday
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– Rain across parts of the country slowed fieldwork just a bit last week but the overall pace continues to be good for...
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NCGA: Ethanol Bill Would Level the Playing Field
The National Corn Growers Association supports the Fuels Parity Act introduced in the House of Representative’s Monday.
NCGA President Tom Haag says the legislation “Recognizes...
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New Survey Reveals Farmer Use of Automation
Growers now spend an average of $500,000 a year on automation in response to the persistent ag labor shortage.
Western Growers discovered the data in...
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Gas Prices Edge Higher, Diesel Lower
For the first time in several weeks, the nation’s average gasoline price increased, rising four cents from a week ago to $3.51 per gallon....
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Groundwater Organizations see Nitrate Contamination As Top Concern
New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service finds that 30 percent of groundwater organizations cite nitrate contamination as a groundwater quality concern. Nitrates can...
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Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Classify Corn as an Advanced Biofuel
New legislation introduced Monday in the House of Representatives would allow for ethanol from corn starch to qualify as an advanced biofuel.
The Fuels Parity...
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Rodale Institute Applauds USDA Investments in Organic Farmers
The Department of Agriculture is expanding opportunities for organic farmers, a welcome investment, according to the Rodale Institute. USDA announced the expanded opportunities last...