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The White House is moving forward in the “race to 5G” and is also investing more money into rural broadband, helping better connect underserved areas of the country.
According to a senior administration official, the presidents are still planning to meet but there’s “too much work to do” in too short of a time period to flesh out a deal with China.
The dollars tagged for such purposes are part of the Build Back Better program, the Biden administration’s COVID-19 relief plan.
Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork processor, said on Wednesday it has medical capabilities at U.S. facilities and is actively preparing for COVID-19 vaccine distribution to employees.
“We know rural areas are different from urban areas, people are more spread out, it’s not always as easy to travel to one location that’s close to everyone to get a vaccine,” Dr. Murthy says.
A 92-year-old Iowa woman showed the world you can do anything you want if you put your mind to it when she stepped back into the show ring during the National Swine Registry’s Summer Type Conference in Louisville, Ky.
As much as our children may enjoy being out in the barn working with their animals, there are going to be some days where it’s hard not to groan about it a little. Here’s how one mom tackles grumbling in the barn.
House and Senate Ag Committee members have a tough job ahead of them writing the 2023 farm bill. They’ll have to balance Republican plans to cut federal spending with desires from farm groups.
For 2022, USDA reports the value of the nation’s cropland is $5,050. That’s up $630, or 14%, from 2021. This year’s figure marks back-to-back record highs in cropland values.
From a train derailment outside Hereford, Texas, to growing concerns about a possible labor strike in mid-September, rail delays have been a severe pain point for the grain users and shippers all year.
Daniel Spitzer had three loves: Jesus, family/friends and cowboying. But his sister jokes his true love was his horse, Lena. Here’s how a community honored Daniel’s memory after a tragic accident took his life too soon.
Human error accounts for 94% to 96% of all auto accidents. As harvest approaches, it’s more important than ever for drivers to remain alert in rural areas where farm equipment is present.
Fufeng Group recently bought 300 acres of land in North Dakota and the proximity to a U.S. military base has many concerned. But this isn’t the first time questions have been raised about China’s stake in the U.S.
Even though animal manure has been used as fertilizer as long as there have been animals, Phinite’s robotic drying system makes the product easier to store, transport, and eliminates any odor.
Terry Buckler, a Missouri farm kid, shares the story of his time as a Green Beret and the historic raid on Son Tay prison in Vietnam.
With little to no diesel readily available to fuel harvest, wheat and other grains languish in the country’s fields. One analyst says he expects the global wheat market will be shorted 10 million metric tons.
Causing $2.5 billion in damage each year among other risks and concerns, the feral hog population in the U.S. remains at the forefront of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Gas prices crushed another record to start June, and experts say there’s no sign of a slowdown yet with $5 gas a strong possibility as the summer driving season pushes into high gear.
Serving military veterans across the country, NCAT’s Armed to Farm training provides resources and education for veterans to start and operate their own agricultural business.
While the idea that agricultural co-ops should take the lead in developing private wireless networks sounds aggressive, CoBank analysts say co-ops are in a much better position than individual farmers to do so
The latest round of agricultural credit condition surveys from the Federal Reserve banks show high farm real estate values are supporting farm finances.
Busch Light and John Deere are teaming up for a special “For the Farmers” beer can. The beer will be sold across the Midwest May 16-July 3, and $1 from each sale will be be donated to Farm Rescue.
Researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Canada recently published a study showing kids who eat a vegetarian diet had similar growth and nutrition compared to children who consume meat.
Rail backlogs in the United States are delaying shipment of grains as well as processed flour and corn syrup, contributing to the national problem of inflation, food and grain companies said at a hearing this week.
The invasive, jumping worm makes its way through 14 states in the Midwest, disturbing native soil and plant species and causing an infestation with only one worm.
John Deere has captured the spotlight with pictures and descriptions of an autonomous tractor. Just like six years ago, Case debuted a concept model of an autonomous tractor, leaving farmers intrigued.
In a world where more and more young people are glued to electronic devices and missing out on community, FFA offers connection, hands-on learning and adult mentors to invest in their lives.
As we prepare to put 2021 to bed, several of our editors reminisced about the past year and identified the stories, pieces and clips they enjoyed producing the most.
If international trade were an Olympic sport, then the U.S. would have lost this latest round of competition by more than a mile.
Farmers and ranchers are facing a time of unparalleled uncertainty and disruption. No one is left unscathed by the effects of COVID-19. Dealing with stress during a time of social distancing makes the challenge greater.