Iowa State

Alabama State

The Independent

 The Biden administration has doled out more than $2 billion in direct payments for Black and other minority farmers discriminated against by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the president announced Wednesday.More than 23,000 farmers were approved for payments ranging from $10,000 to $500,000, according to the USDA. Another 20,000 who planned to start a farm but did not receive a USDA loan received between $3,500 and $6,000. Most payments went to farmers in Mississippi and Alabama. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack told reporters that the aid “is not compensation for anyone’s loss or the pain endured, but it is an...

Black and other minority farmers are getting $2 billion from USDA after years of discrimination

Wisconsin State

Port Wing, WI

PORT WING, Wis. – Transition is on the mind of many farmers. And because many love the land there’s another thought. And because each farmer and farm is unique, the answers to those questions may vary. Still one thing is fairly uniform – answers are not arrived at easily. But sometimes the right people appear on the scene at the right time to make transition possible.

Next generation joins farming’s future

USDA announced changes to the Farm Service Agency’s loan programs this week intended to help distressed borrowers and provide more flexibility. According to FSA administrator Zach Ducheneaux, they are the next step in the agency’s ongoing commitment to removing lending barriers preventing access to credit. “Providing borrowers the...

Changes coming to farm loan programs

Farm ponds can be the setting for many cherished memories. I have spent hot summer days fishing, cold winter days ice skating and fall nights huddled around a campfire by the water. Beyond recreation, farm ponds are also an essential part of many farming operations. Iowa’s landscape is dotted with...

Pond safety starts with limiting access

A new tool from the Professional Dairy Producers’ “Your Farm, Your Footprint” measures a farm’s carbon footprint and provides a score. The program helps farmers like Wisconsin dairyman JJ Pagel establish a baseline to compare with other farmers in the state and across the nation. Pagel...

New carbon tool helps dairy farmers drive sustainability discussion

For many, this news might seem trivial as it doesn’t involve direct harm to humans. However, the recent death of a cow and her calf due to a ransomware attack is a serious concern for those involved in livestock farming. This incident serves as a critical warning for farmers who rely on livestock for their livelihood.

Ransomware attack leads to death and Cow and Calf

Pompano Beach, FL

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Akeena

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

In 2024, the agricultural economy faces a series of challenges that profoundly affect the market for agricultural machinery. This article delves into the economic factors, the resulting trends in equipment sales, and the outlook for the near future. Declining net farm income. The sharp decline in net farm income is...

How is the current ag economy impacting equipment sales?

South Carolina State

Five U.S. military bases are leading the charge in America's clean energy revolution, and it's a win-win for national security and your wallet. The U.S. Department of Defense just announced a groundbreaking partnership with Duke Energy to power five military installations in North Carolina and South Carolina with 100% clean electricity, according to Electrek. This $248 million deal will bring two new 135-megawatt solar farms online by September 2026, providing an estimated 4.8 million megawatt hours of clean power over 15 years.

Five U.S. military installations make electrifying changes: 'Allows the Army to contribute to a more reliable commercial grid'

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

La Crosse, WI

West Salem, WI

WEST SALEM, Wis. – Nate Ranallo hasn’t taken on a new customer as a hoof trimmer in a decade. But he has millions of fans. Instructional videos on trimming hooves from the bovine podiatrist, from West Salem, near La Crosse, Wisconsin, are extremely popular on social media. Ranallo,...

Hoof trimmer favorite of online fans

As news of large layoffs at ag equipment manufacturers make headlines and auction prices continue to soar, producers are hesitant to invest in new machinery. But is the current situation actually a good time to buy? On the latest Unscripted podcast, host Tyne Morgan brings in Greg Peterson (AKA Machinery Pete) to help unravel what’s happening.

Machinery Pete Sees a Surprising Opportunity in the Current Ag Equipment Market

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

The National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB) has announced its awardees for outstanding accomplishments in five categories: Early Career Scientist, Lifetime Achievement, Public Sector Impact, Private Sector Impact, and Ann Marie Thro Friends of Plant Breeding. The 2024 NAPB awardees exemplify the very best in plant breeding research, education, outreach,...

National Association for Plant Breeding Honors Five Outstanding Scientists

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Kentucky State

Kentucky lawmakers from both parties are hoping to lessen childhood hunger while also supporting farmers with new legislation set to be introduced in next year’s legislative session. The pre-filed legislation from Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong, D-Louisville, and Reps. Chad Aull, D-Lexington, and Scott McPherson, R-Scottsville, would establish the “Kentucky...

Bipartisan bill aims to expand free school meals with more Kentucky-sourced food

Washington – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced changes to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Programs, effective Sept. 25, 2024 — changes that are intended to increase opportunities for farmers and ranchers to be financially viable. These improvements, part of the Enhancing Program Access...

USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs To Increase Financial Freedom, Resilience And Profitability For Agricultural Producers

Madison, WI

I, John Sumwalt, believe in God! It’s the reality in which, as the Apostle Paul wrote, “I live and move and have my being.”. I learned that at my mother’s knee, and from my farmer father as he milked cows and plowed the fields. Dad always had a sense of awe and thankfulness for all the Creator had given us.

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Cover crops can be part of disaster recovery

Over the past few months, following devasting storms and floods that have affected so many Iowans, I have traveled to communities, visiting farms, businesses and homes...

Cover crops can be part of disaster recovery

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