A new study says agriculture co-ops are a strong economic force in states like South Dakota – but their future is murky, because of federal tax cuts set to expire. Farm cooperatives have been around for more than a century, allowing smaller farmers[...]
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Federal hearing to take up hotly debated issue of wetlands protections
In a court hearing that could have implications for the fate of federal protections for US wetlands, lawyers for an Iowa farmland owner will face off on Monday against the federal government and environmental advocates over the constitutionality of the Farm Bill’s[...]
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Cuts to local food programs affect WY schools, food banks, producers
Federal programs supporting local food purchasing by food banks and schools have helped feed communities and support farmers but the Trump administration has cut those programs. Last fall, the Biden administration announced more than $1 billion for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement and the Local[...]
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SD farmer flexes drought-fighting muscle in face of dry conditions
The South Dakota region has seen some wet weather in recent days, but the entire state is still in varying levels of drought status. That has farmers prepping for a potentially dry planting and growing season. Data show persistent droughts have become[...]
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This is why Canada has plenty of eggs — and the U.S. doesn’t
Egg prices in the U.S. have soared, and the government is searching for solutions. Just across the border, Canada seems to have cracked the code—its egg supply remains steady and affordable. The difference? Smaller farms, a tightly managed supply system, and fewer[...]
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Dairy, Meat, and Growing Water Scarcity
Freshwater is a limited resource, and how we use it matters. Agriculture, especially meat and dairy production, accounts for most of the world’s water consumption, with a significant portion going toward growing feed crops. In places like California and Utah, shifting weather[...]
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MO advocates join fight against corporate influence in agriculture
Advocates for small independent farmers in Missouri and around the nation are sounding the alarm about the effects of corporate agriculture on farmers and local communities. Missouri stands as the nation’s second largest farming state, with nearly 86,000 farms spanning 27 million[...]
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New avian flu plan hatched by USDA, Experts Weigh In
The U.S. is shifting its approach to avian flu, but experts aren’t convinced it will work. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced a $1 billion plan to strengthen farm biosecurity and invest in a poultry vaccine—moving away from the long-standing practice of[...]
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Industrial farming in NC, US becomes breeding ground for bird flu
Industrial farming practices could be boosting the spread of bird flu. Avian influenza has been detected in poultry across the country, including in North Carolina, where 3.3 million birds had to be culled because of the disease at one farm alone in January.[...]
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John Deere faces lawsuit as lawmakers introduce right-to-repair bills
For decades, farmers have faced an uphill battle when it comes to fixing their own equipment, often forced to rely on manufacturers for costly and time-consuming repairs. Now, momentum is building for change. More than a dozen states have introduced right-to-repair bills[...]
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ND farmer Weather Service cuts threaten science of farming
Knowing weather patterns is part of farmers’ skillset, helping them protect their land and profits. But a North Dakota producer worries about the future of those tools as the Trump administration cuts staff at the National Weather Service. Reports surfaced late last[...]
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New Kentucky program aims to boost local farm to schools partnerships
Kentucky is launching a new program aimed at rewarding school districts that buy food directly from farmers in the Commonwealth. Three schools will be awarded $10,000, $8,000 and $6,000 for their efforts to serve local produce and meat. Dana Feldman, executive director[...]
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Iowa farmers push for country of origin beef labeling / Public News Service
When you buy beef at the grocery store, do you know where it came from? Iowa farmers say you should—and they’re pushing Congress to bring back country-of-origin labeling for beef and pork. The rule once required meat to be labeled with its[...]
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North TX county declares disaster due to PFAS contamination / Public News Service
A north Texas commissioners’ court has declared a county disaster because of PFAS contamination. Johnson County Commissioners are asking Gov. Greg Abbott to join the declaration. PFAS – also known as forever chemicals – have been found in soil, groundwater, and surface water[...]
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Utah bill wants more labeling transparency for cultivated meat products
A Utah legislator has introduced a bill to increase transparency for consumers in the Beehive State when purchasing cultivated meat products. Cultivated meats are genuine animal meat, but are produced by cultivating animal cells in a controlled environment. But since the beginning[...]
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First Outbreak of Highly Pathogenic H5N9 Reported in U.S. Ducks
A new strain of bird flu, called highly pathogenic H5N9, has been identified at a duck farm in California. This marks the first U.S. detection of this particular H5N9 variant, distinguishing it from the more common H5N1 strain that has been associated[...]