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USA Rice’s board of directors have tapped Peter Bachmann as the next CEO of the organization, succeeding Betsy Ward, who has been at the helm for the last 16 years.

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson says he’s concerned that a year-long extension of the 2018 farm bill will wind up delaying the Senate’s work a new farm bill.

Milk production in the 24 major dairy states during September totaled 17.5 billion pounds, up slightly from a year ago, and over 65,000 FFA members and supporters celebrate agriculture and ag education at the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis.

President Joe Biden, standing in a Minnesota farmers shed, took shots at agriculture industry consolidation and touted his administrations delivery of billion-dollar conservation and infrastructure programs as he kicked off of a two-week White House "barnstorm" of rural America.

The conference, themed “Go West! Stake Your Claim in Ag Consulting,” will cover a variety of topics relevant to the agricultural industry.  The conference will cover a variety of topics relevant to the agricultural industry.

Looking for that old fashioned Christmas tree cutting experience? Permits to cut your own tree at Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois will be available for purchase starting next week.

COTTAGE GROVE, Wis. -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $19.5 million to boost green energy infrastructure and development in rural Wisconsin, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small

Leaders of the Senate Agriculture Committee are working together to get a year-long extension of the 2018 farm bill included in a new continuing resolution that will be needed to keep the government funded after Nov. 17.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated $19.5 million towards boosting green energy infrastructure in rural Wisconsin. The investment will support initiatives such as the Rural Energy for America Program, providing loans and grants to farmers and small businesses for energy efficiency. Projects include building solar arrays and anaerobic digesters, generating clean energy and reducing carbon emissions. The funding aims to promote economic growth and sustainability in rural commun...