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Lentsch to Lead Soybean Board

Lentsch to Lead Soybean Board

Mike DavisJan 29, 2024

Former South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture Lucas Lentsch has stepped into the CEO job for the United Soybean Board. Lynch…

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Farm Bureau Convention Concludes with Policy Session

Micheal ClementsJan 26, 2024

American Farm Bureau’s annual convention concluded Tuesday with a session on policy priorities for 2024. AFBF President Zippy Duvall says…

Ag Exports Struggling to Stay Competitive in Global Markets

Ag Exports Struggling to Stay Competitive in Global Markets

Mike DavisJan 26, 2024

The strength of the U.S. dollar compared to currency in other countries is a big factor in successfully exporting American…

Second Half of Winter Expected to Look a Lot Like the First

Second Half of Winter Expected to Look a Lot Like the First

Mike DavisJan 26, 2024

We are at the halfway point of climatological winter, and I think that might be a good time to take…

The Yonder Report

The Yonder Report

Rural Texas teachers unravel a secret to improving student reading scores; a New York nonprofit champions manufactured housing to help…

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S.C. Animal Health Officials Remind Backyard Flock Owners to Isolate Their Birds

Clemson NewsJan 25, 2024

Clemson University animal health officials are urging owners of backyard poultry flocks and pet waterfowl to keep their birds away…

Compelling Cross of Data in State Stories

Compelling Cross of Data in State Stories

Rod Bain USDAJan 25, 2024

A unique period in USDA’s crop progress reporting takes place in the winter months, December through March. “State Stories” focused…

Farm Bureau Names Ag Innovation Challenge Winners

Farm Bureau Names Ag Innovation Challenge Winners

Micheal ClementsJan 25, 2024

A Colorado robotics firm and a veteran-led company from North Carolina are among the winners of this year’s 2024 Farm…

Building Back Demand in India for U.S. Apples

Building Back Demand in India for U.S. Apples

Mike DavisJan 24, 2024

They could not be any happier about once again exporting apples to India, but apple growers know there’s still plenty…