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Take a ride down an elevator 650 feet below the surface of Hutchinson, Kansas and you’ll find endless miles of tunnels that lead to active salt mines dating back over a century.

The record cold this week made it feel like planting season is far off, but April 1 is less than seven weeks away. As farmers nail down planting decisions, the acreage debate is starting to heat up.

Ag groups are gearing up for a new fight over the so-called ‘Death Tax.”

Trade seems to be taking a back seat in Washington. From COVID-19 recovery to a focus on climate, other issues are taking priority in the new White House. That’s not stopping ag groups from pushing for key trade deals.

According to the report, there were eight-grain dust explosions in 2020, resulting in zero fatalities and nine injuries.

With SIMPAS poised for a U.S. market launch in 2021, AMVAC announces the promotions of Jason Jimmerson, Andy Asbury and Cory Ritter.

The net farm income story this year is far from over. Farmer Mac’s chief economist says history shows USDA’s initial look at net farm income is typically too low and this year may be no different.

U.S. President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held their first telephone call as leaders.

As Congress continues to work on another COVID relief bill, a group of Democratic Senators this week introduced an amendment that would provide $5 billion in aid to farmers of color.