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Weakening Crop Prices and High Production Costs Weigh on Farmer Sentiment
Agricultural producers’ sentiment declined for the second month in a row during September. The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell nine points to...
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Farmland Sales Aren’t Slowing Down for Harvest
Farmland sales have remained strong through 2023 but typically slow during harvest season when farmers are busy elsewhere. But Paul Shadegg, senior vice president...
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USDA Announces Support for Underserved and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
The Department of Agriculture Wednesday announced $27.6 million in grants for underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers, and foresters.
The funding will provide training, outreach and...
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Ag Lawmakers, Producers Urge USDA to Continue Market Reports in Shutdowns
USDA turned down a request by a handful of Ag senators ahead of last weekend’s shutdown cliff to declare the department’s market news service...
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Climate Center Develops Soil Temp Climatology Tool
The Midwestern Regional Climate Center is launching a new tool in partnership with the Department of Agriculture’s Midwest Climate Hub.
The tool will provide soil...
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APHIS Celebrates ASF Preparedness and Prevention
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is celebrating its many successful efforts to prevent African swine fever from reaching the United States.
In honor...
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National Dairy FARM Program Launches Enhanced Biosecurity Initiative
The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Program Wednesday announced the launch of FARM Biosecurity – Enhanced. The project is a new aspect of...
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Households That Earn Less Spend a Higher Share of Income on Food
Households spend more money on food as their incomes rise, but the amount spent represents a smaller share of their overall budgets, according to...