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Business
Mixed Results: Ag economists are hoping for the best for the year ahead but it may take patience
March 20, 2025 11:19 AM
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USDA is sending $280 million to help Texas producers amid severe water shortages from Mexico
March 20, 2025 10:16 AM
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USDA will reinstate the July Cattle Inventory report
March 19, 2025 02:40 PM
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News
Frozen USDA funds are creating real stress for farmers, especially Wisconsin cheese makers
“I just have a very hard time believing the federal government’s going to default on its own agreements...”
March 07, 2025 11:04 AM
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High-Path Avian Flu
Are High-Path Avian Flu cases subsiding?
March 06, 2025 12:31 PM
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USDA is cracking down on “junk fees” associated with school meals
November 05, 2024 01:59 PM
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Harvest is nearing completion with 10% of corn and soybeans left to harvest
November 05, 2024 09:32 AM
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High-Path Avian Flu
USDA will begin testing U.S. milk supplies amid an uptick in HPAI dairy cases
November 04, 2024 10:34 AM
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USDA is rolling out $3 billion targeted for rural electricity projects
October 29, 2024 11:13 AM
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Livestock
“That is not part of this rule": R-CALF says USDA’s electronic identification ear tag mandate falls short
October 29, 2024 11:06 AM
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USDA has begun sending out relief payments to farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene
October 22, 2024 10:55 AM
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Secretary Vilsack: Thousands of federal employees are helping Hurricane victims
October 21, 2024 10:35 AM
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Weather News
USDA approves $233 million for farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene
October 17, 2024 10:33 AM
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Crops
Soybean growers are preparing for record crops with low prices
October 14, 2024 11:17 AM
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“Don’t Backslide on Science": USDA sends message regarding Mexico’s GMO corn ban
October 14, 2024 10:55 AM
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Weather News
For the Long Haul: USDA is sending more resources to areas hit by Hurricanes
October 11, 2024 10:15 AM
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Livestock
The hog market appears to be well-balanced, analysts say
October 09, 2024 09:52 AM
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There’s a lot to unpack with USDA’s Federal Milk Marketing Order proposal, specialists say
October 08, 2024 12:18 PM
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Latest: Crop Progress Reports
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Crop conditions are holding steady, according to this week’s Crop Progress Report
July 16, 2024 10:40 AM
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USDA’s wheat forecast was a bit of a surprise for economists
July 15, 2024 10:38 AM
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Crops
American Soybean Association breaks down what the latest WASDE numbers mean for their sector
June 13, 2024 10:32 AM
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Latest: WASDE Reports
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Crops
Traders are closely watching global corn for this month’s WASDE report
May 10, 2024 12:05 PM
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WASDE Preview: Analysts focused on South American crops; cattle inventory report to be reflected
The Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski says they will be focused on production prospects for competing crops in South America and the market situation for last season’s crops.
February 07, 2024 11:26 AM
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Markets
WASDE (12.8.23)
December 08, 2023 12:10 PM
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Agriculture Shows
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Next Level Farming
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Texas Agriculture Matters
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Learn to Grow
Misilla is the host of Learn to Grow and The Crafty Mom on YouTube. A Pacific Northwest mother of four who is passionate about organic gardening, sustainable living, homesteading, and education, her videos and social media posts consist of gardening, outdoor recreation, healthy living, crafts, science experiments, DIY projects, and delicious recipes.
Total Acre Farming
Crop yield champions David Hula from Virginia and Randy Dowdy from Georgia are back for another season with the aim of schooling more growers across the country in their winning ways.
Virtual Farm Show
The Virtual Farm Show brings all the new Agricultural technologies and product advancements to farmers and ranchers on a weekly basis.
Texas Agriculture Matters
“Texas Agriculture Matters” is a fun, informative look at the role of agriculture in our daily lives. The show utilizes the trademark wit and wisdom of its host Commissioner Sid Miller — an 8th-generation farmer-rancher and 12-time World Champion rodeo cowboy — to explore a new Texas ag-related topic each week.
Simply Southern
From barnyards and back roads to metros and highways, Simply Southern TV on RFD-TV explores all of Alabama to bring you the best stories on farming, gardening, forestry, rural living, and youth in agriculture.