Importance of Social Security in Rural Communities
Social Security is vital for many in rural communities and must remain solvent for future generations. As the nation remains mired in a period of high inflation, the need for Social Security is growing, according to AARP
Historic Milestone in Animal Health Care Reached by South Dakota Vaccine Company
(Brookings, SD) — The USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) has allowed animal health company, Medgene, license to produce and market a USDA – approved category of vaccines called Platform Vaccines to the cattle industry. Specific cattle
USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics Allows Groundbreaking Platform Technology Portfolio of Vaccines to Pork Industry
(Brookings, SD) — The USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) has allowed animal health company, Medgene, license to produce and market a USDA – approved Platform Vaccine to the pork industry. The license applies to use of
USDA Accepts More Than 1 Million Acres in Offers Through Conservation Reserve Program General Signup
WASHINGTON, June 12, 2023 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting more than 1 million acres in this year’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup. This is one of several
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $700 Million to Connect People in Rural Areas to High-Speed Internet
WASHINGTON, June 12, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $714 million in grants and loans to connect thousands of rural residents, farmers and business owners in 19 states to reliable, affordable high-speed internet. Connecting
Farm Groups Applaud Proposed “Product of U.S.A.” Label Rule for Benefits to Farmers, Consumers
Washington, D.C. — Farm Action, joined by Rural Coalition and the American Grassfed Association, issued a public comment in support of a proposed rule from USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The rule would only permit the use of the
Iowa Could See ‘Flash Drought’ Conditions Develop
(Des Moines, IA) — There’s a new term being used in weather: flash drought. The National Weather Service says traditional droughts typically take months or years to develop, but flash droughts can happen in as little as
What to Scout for in Corn During a Drought
After a rapid planting season, Steve Schany, AgriGold’s western agronomy manager, says less-than-ideal moisture across much of the Corn Belt is reason for concern about crop stands. Schany; “Yes, I would say much of the Corn Belt
Commodity Groups Oppose OFF Act
A coalition of 18 commodity groups recently voiced opposition to the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming, or OFF Act, in a letter to leadership of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees. If enacted, the groups say the
Biden, Sunak Demur on US-UK Trade Deal
President Biden and the UK’s Rishi Sunak announced a research and investment deal that came up well-short of a long-awaited announcement on full-scale free trade negotiations. It was not the comprehensive trade deal effort US farm groups