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A small fire department in rural Indiana is determined not to fail new moms and babies, the growing election denial movement has caused voting districts to change procedures and autumn promises spectacular scenery along America’s rural byways.

By the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 28, 2023) — A 2023 alumna of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is one of four recipients of an inaugural agricultural trade fellowship awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  Kortni Blalock was selected from among 100 applicants to receive a […]

North Carolina turkey production topped $1 billion last year. It accounts for 10% of all turkey exports that could be on the increase after a reduction in tariffs by India. US Trade Representative Katherine Tai and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper visited NC State University’s Turkey Education Unit on Tuesday to celebrate the new opportunity. […]

USDA is conducting an agribusiness trade mission in Santiago, Chile this week, bringing a host of food and agriculture industry leaders to the growing export market.  Tuesday’s itinerary featured the Espacio trade show, which focuses on the hospitality and retail sector and gives American agricultural exporters the chance to promote their products in a target-rich […]

Coming up in late November through mid-December, the United Nations 28th Climate Change Conference, perhaps better known as COP 28. It will be a milestone from a food and agricultural standpoint, according to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and other world leaders in that… At COP 26 I remember we were at a dinner, and agriculture […]

This year in many areas fall weather has been late. But just in the last few days some places finally have experienced some actual cool fall like weather and of course for many of us fall means just raking the leaves. We are inspired though to do other work on the lawn in the springtime […]

The end of September marks two important deadlines for Congress: the deadline to pass a new farm bill and the deadline to fund the federal government. American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Joby Young says farmers and ranchers will immediately notice the impact of a potential government shutdown. “When farmers and ranchers look at […]

In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, UPL is committed to reminding growers about the benefits of mental and physical well-being out on the farm, especially as harvest is now underway for most.  Kathy Dothage, an extension professional in the School of Social Work at the University of Missouri Extension Service, says prioritizing your health […]

Trade development plays a large role in increasing overseas demand for U.S. Soy. The United Soybean Board recently provided an opportunity for a group of future checkoff farmer-leaders to visit Southeast Asia for an inside look at customers in the animal ag and soy food sectors that use U.S. Soy products. Brent Gatton, USB farmer-leader […]

During a recent webinar, the staff at Agricultural Economic Insights looked into the current economic conditions in agriculture and what might be coming in 2024. Brent Gloy, co-founder of AEI, says the last three years have seen an above-average farm economy. “This surprised me a little bit. USDA just adjusted the 2022 net farm income […]