Spencer Chase

A proposed rule that sounds like a simple formalization of an informal policy has ag law experts scratching their well-educated heads In July, USDAðs Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published a proposed rule dealing with shifting checkoff funds from the state to the natio

The National Cattlemen`s Beef Association is looking to have a say in a lawsuit seeking to force disclosure of records that USDA gathered in an audit of the beef checkoff program.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2016 - TodayPs tractors have an incredibly versatile tool that would have been unheard of in previous iterations of equipment: screens. Screens that can display information about engine RPMs, speed, GPS tracking informat

USDA reports released today did little to provide price support to American grain producers as signs still point to a bin-busting crop.

Finding a way to get welfare program recipients back in the workforce has been a tricky proposition, but on Tuesday, a House subcommittee dove into the issue.

Some 76 small businesses in 35 state will split $7.4 million in USDA funding for research projects related to agricultural issues, food security and natural resources.

Congress is back in Washington this week after a seven-week hiatus, but the priorities of House and Senate leadership likely won�t leave much room for the goals of the nation�s food and agriculture organizations.

Agricultural issues will be sparse on ballots across the country in November, but the conversation is being dominated by two states considering votes with far-reaching implications.

For the first time in 14 months, the bird disease that killed 50 million chickens and turkeys last year has been detected in the U.S. P in a wild duck in Alaska.

A new survey shows cover crops get rave reviews from producers that plant them, but those that donPt still appear skeptical of their benefits.