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NRCS is easing participation requirements and shifting more conservation decisions to the state level.
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Willingness to pay for beef climbed in September despite continued pressure on household budgets.
Mitt Walker with the Alabama Farmers Federation joined RFD-TV to discuss the storm’s impact on Alabama agriculture, recovery efforts, and the additional financial pressure facing producers.
Brooks York with AgriSompo discussed hurricane-related crop insurance coverage and how the HIP-WI endorsement determines whether a claim is triggered.
UGA climatologist Pam Knox says a strong El Niño could improve soil saturation in Georgia, but concerns about oversaturation could also affect or delay spring planting conditions.
Kyle and Natalie Blum, founders of Solar Shepherds, discussed how solar grazing works, its potential benefits for livestock producers, and the importance of keeping agriculture part of the changing rural landscape.
The funding covers Operation Lone Star costs, but there is no indication the money will go to rural communities or ranchers.
The agency has already signed $860 million in conservation contracts this year.
Farm Bureau is backing the EPA proposal as the agency works toward a final rule.
OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh says varying state rules and highway fuel-tax obligations could limit the benefits of Trump’s temporary red-dyed diesel order for truckers.
NCBA’s Ethan Lane says the labeling policy would increase expenses for producers without driving demand.
Soybean plants are facing tighter supplies after wet weather slowed harvest.
USDA says the $13.8 billion total is before payment-limit reductions and a required 5.7% sequestration cut.
Federal officials are examining claims of barriers to new competitors in fertilizer markets.
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Texas ag teacher Shawn Rejcek has built a social media following by sharing his experiences in the classroom.
The Central Region vice president shares what she hopes members take away from convention.
Saydee Longhurst’s story shows how farmers and advocates can connect consumers with agriculture, share farm life, and introduce young people to industry careers.
The company is also supporting FFA through its annual convention shirts.
Dunn reflects on growing up in rural Colorado and the influence FFA still has on her career.
Williams is the first Tennessean in 10 years to hold a National FFA officer position.
Abigail Petterson began researching farmer mental health after helping East Tennessee recover from Hurricane Helene.
Jael Cruikshank says her agricultural background continues to shape how she serves FFA members.
What started with free pizza at a sixth-grade FFA meeting eventually led Nowotny to national office.
Nyland reflects on the experiences that shaped her path ahead of National FFA Convention.
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