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Ambassador Terry Branstad was the first U.S. state governor to host Xi Jinping in 1985, so he carries the unique distinction of being called an “old friend” by the Chinese leader as well as a friend to President Donald Trump.

Burn in fire or die by electrocution? J.P. Koop chose to ride lightning.

Farm CPA Paul Neiffer says the Senate Farm Bill text includes some big differences compared to the House bill especially when it comes to ARC and PLC programs and modernizing reference prices.

Vipan Kumar, associate professor of weed science at Cornell, documented a synergistic effect for greater control of kochia resistant to multiple herbicide classes.

Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow finally released the full text of the Senate farm bill on Monday, but it’s already drawing intense criticism. Even usually optimistic House Ag Chair GT Thompson signaled it’s time to focus on a 2018 farm bill extension by year’s end.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to hold meetings with Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday.

This week, West Central Ag is hosting patron meetings across five locations. Also this week, The Arthur Companies is continuing its campaign highlighting its own offer with meetings in four locations across Minnesota.

On November 13, 2024, the agricultural industry lost one of its legends in ag retail. De Willar, founder of Willard Agri-Service died at the age of 93.

The Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, which builds on the proposal Stabenow released in May, includes $39 billion in new resources “to keep farmers farming, families fed and rural communities strong.”

As the list continues to evolve, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly playing an active role in the cabinet selection.