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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Indiana farmer and retired Army Col. Joe Ricker was recognized by the American Farm Bureau Federation and Farm Credit for his work supporting veterans through agriculture.
The produce industry, Food and Drug Administration and Purdue University have launched a new multi-year study to analyze the spread of salmonella in cantaloupe production following multiple food safety outbreaks.
Farmer sentiment about the ag economy has reached its lowest level in eight years, according to the latest Ag Economy Barometer from Purdue University and the CME Group.
In this opinion piece, Dana Allen-Tully, president of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association, urges lawmakers to complete a new farm bill, highlighting its importance to American farmers, families, and the rural economy.
A monthly measurement of producer sentiment recorded a slightly higher score in February, but farmer and ranchers are still noting an elevated level of financial concern.
USDA issued its first approvals for cell-cultured production last year, but so far, this fledging industry has failed to take flight, while sales of plant-based meats have been falling.
The latest Ag Economy Barometer reading moved a mere one point from its previous figure, but year-over-year comparisons offer a clearer picture of what farmers are thinking entering 2024.
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