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Advocating for Farmers' Access to Crop Protection Tools
Glyphosate-based pesticides are farmers’ number one tool to control weeds, keep yields high, and implement conservation practices that use less land and resources. But a lack of legislative certainty around pesticide labeling has fueled costly litigation, and
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USDA Considering Aid to Farmers Facing Low Commodity Prices
USDA is considering aid for farmers for their 2025 crop. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Vaden says they’re considering a “bridge” policy to help farmers facing low commodity prices. He told reporters that they’re grateful for the
Aug 29, 2025

Why the Delay in Reporting Case of Screwworm in Human?
The Maryland Department of Health said the patient with the first human infection of a travel-associated New World screwworm in the U.S. has recovered from the flesh-eating parasite. There was also no sign of transmission to other
Aug 29, 2025

National Pork Board Taps David Newman as New CEO
The National Pork Board (NPB), the producer-led and consumer-focused national Pork Checkoff organization, has named David Newman the organization’s new CEO effective September 1, 2025. Newman most recently served as NPB’s senior vice president of market growth.
Aug 29, 2025

More Podcasts Emerge to Promote Purdue Extension
“Purdue Extension Health and Human Sciences provides education to individuals and communities in each of Indiana’s diverse counties and we really bring the University information to the local level whether it be in person or online offerings
Aug 28, 2025

USDA Dep. Secretary: Indy 'Fit the Bill' for USDA Relocation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will soon be moving many of its major operations out of Washington, D.C. and into Indianapolis and four other regional hub locations. USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden attended the Farm Progress Show
Aug 28, 2025

ASA Urges Trump to Prioritize Soybean Purchases in US-China Trade Deal
The American Soybean Association (ASA) has recently written a letter to President Trump urging him to remove retaliatory duties and seek significant soybean purchase commitments in a new trade deal with China. ASA warns that retaliatory tariffs
Aug 28, 2025

NCGA: Corn is 'Unprofitable' at Current Price Levels
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says the production of corn has become “unprofitable” now that corn prices have dropped about 50 percent since hitting a peak in 2022. However, the cost of production has declined only
Aug 28, 2025

Can-Am Introduces New Utility Vehicles at Farm Progress Show
If you’re heading to the Farm Progress Show, which is going on now in Decatur, Illinois, you can find Can-Am at the corner of 11th and West Progress Avenue. Once you’re there, take a look at the
Aug 27, 2025

NCBA: US Human Screwworm Case 'Surprising', But 'Not Shocking'
You’ve been hearing quite a bit lately about the New World Screwworm (NWS) in Mexico and in central America—and the harmful impact that the pest can have on cattle, horses and other animals. But, the CDC announced
Aug 27, 2025