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LINCOLN — Eleven county Farm Bureau leaders traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with elected officials to discuss the 2023 farm bill priorities, EPA’s Waters of the United States regulation

As the 2023 season continues, dry weather persists across the Midwest, causing farmers some concerns over whether they’ll have a crop come harvest.

Photo credit: Hannah Borg Farmers and ranchers across a wide section of the U.S. have been dealing with record-low temps as a polar vortex swept the country in February. While many Midwestern producers expect harsh winter conditions, the extreme temperatures and snow accumulation are rare for Texas and other Southern states. Ohio Jane Marshall has farmed with her husband near Eaton, Ohio, for more than 32 years. She’s no stranger to extreme winter weather but admits snow and cold “a...