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Farm Economy Continues to Deteriorate

Will Jordan General

The farm economy continues to deteriorate as harvest continues. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

fertilizer

The Fertilizer Institute Wants More from Rail Industry

Dan General

The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) testified before the Surface Transportation Board and emphasized the ongoing need for the freight rail industry to shift its focus toward customer service and growth. The fertilizer industry has long relied on rail service for the efficient and safe transport of its products but has struggled with declining service quality, increasing rates, and a lack of attention …

salmonella

Human Case of Bird Flu Not Linked To Animal Exposure

Will Jordan General, Livestock, Livestock News

Over the weekend, Missouri officials identified a person sick with bird flu despite having no known contact with animals. Farm Policy News from the University of Illinois says this is the first case of the virus this year not linked to farm work. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said last week that the Missouri patient was hospitalized and …

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Traveling Through the Countryside for Labor Day

Dan General

Today is Labor Day, and some may do a little traveling through the countryside. Mark Oppold looks at what some of those travelers can expect. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

food

China’s Food Self-Sufficiency Plans Hit Weather Snag

Dan General, This Land of Ours

China’s plans for food self-sufficiency aren’t going as expected. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. China’s quest for becoming more food-secure is getting interrupted by extreme weather challenges. Torrential rains and floods have battered most of the nation in recent days and weeks. The South China Morning Post says that’s threatening the productivity of a farming industry that’s …

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Joint Effort in Dairy Resource Management Research

Will Jordan General

A nationwide research effort continues in determining soil health and manure management within dairy operations, including economic and environmental impacts. USDA’s Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

bird flu

Milk Producers See Strong Market

Will Jordan General

Milk producers are welcoming a strong market for dairy products. USDA’s Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

cultured meat

DOD Rolls Back Lab-Grown Meat Plans

Will Jordan General

The U.S. Department of Defense’s plans for lab grown meat have halted due to work by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). I visited with NCBA’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, Sigrid Johannes, to learn more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

peanut industry

Peanut Farm Press Presents Awards for Efficiency in Growing

Will Jordan General

Peanut growers received awards for their efficiency in growing. Tyron Spearman shares the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024