Program ensures fair market value
WASHINGTON — The Marketing Assistance Loans (MAL) and Loan Deficiency Payments (LDP) program have implemented new regulations in accordance with the 2008 farm bill....
A world of extraordinary beauty
Children were called upon to accomplish all sorts of things, and if a scary old grandfather asked a child to play checkers after the chores were done, there was no getting out of it.
Challenges ahead: crop and livestock sectors face difficult new year
The new year will bring challenges to both crop and livestock farmers.
Silver King
The American Industrial Revolution can be traced to countless innovators. They were ordinary people with a simple idea willing to take a risk.
Some states look to ethanol for cost relief after EPA issues a renewable fuel...
The EPA released a final rule for the Renewable Fuel Standard June 3 that sets a goal of 15 billion gallons of renewable fuel for 2022. At the same time, some states are turning to higher blends of ethanol for fuel cost relief.
More farms run by females
More than a quarter of all farm operations in the country are now run by women.
Portage Co. farms featured in Sept. 23 self-guided tour
The 2001 Portage County Farm City drive-it-yourself tour will take place Sept. 23 from noon to 4 p.m. and will include four unique family farms.
Pigeon idea may not fly: Iowa investigating company for scheme
The Iowa attorney general’s office is investigating Canadian-based Pigeon King International as a possible fraudulent scheme.
Guest Commentary: U.S. farmers watch Argentina crisis
Stewart Truelsen, director of broadcast services for the American Farm Bureau Federation, comments on what the Argentinian financial crisis might mean for U.S. farmers.
One year later: Environmental concerns remain after East Palestine derailment
One year later, residents of East Palestine still face the impacts of the Norfolk Southern train derailment that leaked contaminants into the water and air.
