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New Research: Providing Farmworkers With Health Insurance
WASHINGTON — Agricultural employers who provide farmworkers with health insurance earn higher profits, even after accounting for the cost of that coverage. In addition, farmworkers who get health insurance through their employers are more productive and earn more money than those who do not. These are the key findings from our study published in the March 2025…
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There are options when BMR corn goes away
An agronomist says there will be options for dairy and beef producers when Corteva phases out brown midrib or BMR corn varieties. Chad Staudinger with Dairyland Seed tells Brownfield Dairyland has been working with high digestible fiber corn varieties since before BMR was released and before Corteva acquired Dairyland Seed. “We’ve been researching and developing…
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Special Ranger Make Arrests Amid 82-Head Cattle Theft Across Texas and Oklahoma
FORT WORTH, Texas – A lengthy investigation led by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger John Vance led to the two arrests and two warrants for men involved in stealing 82 head of cattle. The two men arrested were charged with theft of livestock–organized criminal activity which involved six ranches and a sale…
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Nebraska’s NRDs Advocate for Conservation Funding in Washington, D.C.
LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) were represented by nearly 50 directors and staff in Washington, D.C., March 31 to April 2, 2025. Nebraska’s NRDs advocate for strengthening tools to preserve and fund natural resources projects, which includes engaging policymakers from the grassroots level with a unified voice. This grassroots advocacy culminates with a…
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Trump tariffs divide U.S. farmers: Economic impact and future prospects
Trump tariffs divide U.S. farmers: Economic impact and future prospects  Farm Progress
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Consumer’s right to repair ag equipment gets OK despite opposition
Consumer’s right to repair ag equipment gets OK despite opposition  Florida Politics
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Continuum Ag Launches TopSoil Connect
WASHINGTON, Iowa — Utilizing farm data provides a new revenue source for farmers looking to boost profitability. However, oftentimes, it is unclear which program is a fit and what contract is best to sign. The launch of TopSoil Connect provides a transparent, farmer-first platform that links field-level data to real financial opportunities, helping farmers unlock value…
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Year-round E15 could help boost domestic corn demand
The president of the National Corn Growers Association says finalizing year-round access to E15 is another way to boost domestic demand for corn. Illinois farmer Kenneth Hartman Jr. tells Brownfield, “For every 1% that goes into ethanol, higher than the E10, it’s about 400 to 500 million bushels of corn, that would be ground. It’s…
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Soybean Industry Releases Timely Seed Oil Study Simple Summary? A Ban Would Not Bode Well for Soy or Consumers
(Washington, D.C.) — The results of a soy industry project to examine the impacts of a potential seed oil ban in the U.S. food supply are in—and the answers are not good. The seed oil study was funded by the United Soybean Board and conducted by the World Agricultural Economic and Environmental Services. WAEES maintains agricultural economic…
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Gov. Pillen Signs Letter to USDA Requesting Removal of Soda & Energy Drinks from SNAP Purchases
Gov. Pillen Signs Letter to USDA Requesting Removal of Soda & Energy Drinks from SNAP Purchases  North Platte Post
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Sisters of Farm Fraud: How 4 Siblings Fleeced USDA for $10M
Sisters of Farm Fraud: How 4 Siblings Fleeced USDA for $10MÂ Â AgWeb
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JCB Expands U.S. Manufacturing Plant Amid Impact of Trump’s Tariffs
JCB Expands U.S. Manufacturing Plant Amid Impact of Trump’s Tariffs  Farm Equipment
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How HHS and USDA Plan to Tackle Childhood Obesity with Bold New Initiative
How HHS and USDA Plan to Tackle Childhood Obesity with Bold New Initiative  MyChesCo
