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How a Lavender Field in Kansas Provides Hope for Victims of Human Trafficking
MANHATTAN, Kan. — You wouldn’t think a lavender field would be just one mile off I-70 in Wyandotte County where six lanes of traffic merge, exit and pass you going speeds exceeding the speed limit. Past concrete jungles, exit ramps and gas stations sits a plot of land that’s unpaved but developed — in the…
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Live cattle futures rebound from a sluggish week
U.S. livestock: Live cattle futures rebound from a sluggish week Farmtario
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Crop Tour Day 1: Scouts Find Higher Pod Counts in South Dakota, Lower Corn and Soybean Estimates in Ohio Compared to 2023
Pro Farmer Crop Tour Day 1: Scouts Find Higher Pod Counts in South Dakota, Lower Corn and Soybean Estimates in Ohio Compared to 2023 Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Celebrating heritage: how Central States Fair combines community, tradition
Celebrating heritage: how Central States Fair combines community, tradition KOTA
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The Rising Costs of Long-Term Care
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The costs of long-term care (LTC) continue to rise, creating potential financial risks for farmers who want to protect their farm assets for future generations. In the last two years alone, the cost of in-home care has increased by more than 20%, while nursing home costs have risen by 10% to 15%.…
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Proposed USDA rule defines “unfair” meat industry practice
Proposed USDA rule defines “unfair” meat industry practice Public News Service
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Soybeans and corn dip on expectations of large US harvests
Soybeans and corn dip on expectations of large US harvests Business Recorder
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New Study Ranks Illinois No. 1 in Total Economic Output from Corn in the U.S.
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Corn farming is one of the largest sectors in American agriculture. The nation’s corn farmers bolster the economy and help build strong communities. There are firms in 524 industry sectors across all 50 states and the District of Columbia with linkages to corn grain farming. In 2023, Illinois farmers produced 2.27 billion…
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Soybean growers to benefit from checkoff investment in fire safety
Soybean growers will start to see some return on their checkoff investment from a new product. A new PFAS-free and fluorine-free biodegradable, and much safer-to-use soybean based firefighting foam has been on the market for about six months. Dave Garlie, whose team at Cross Plains Solutions created the new fire foam discusses the foam and…
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Ontario’s largest outdoor farm show features hands-on experience
Ontario’s largest outdoor farm show features hands-on experience Farmtario
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USDA Announces Formation of Growing Climate Solutions Act Advisory Council
USDA Announces Formation of Growing Climate Solutions Act Advisory Council MyChesCo
