Illinois' rural director working toward e-connectivity for state
When the USDA Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity identified more than 100 actions the government could undertake to achieve the vision of a better rural America, Illinois USDA Rural Development (RD) Director Doug Wilson was listening.
Senate reverses FCC decision on net neutrality, but House may not
A move by U.S. Senate Democrats to end the repeal of net neutrality may not have similar support in the House, according to an official with the Center for Rural Affairs (CFRA).
Soy group proposes solution to revamp locks and dams system
The Soy Transportation Coalition (STC) is proposing a solution to aid the high percentage of the nation’s navigable rivers that require a system of locks and dams to cost-effectively link crop production regions and export facilities.
Organics industry facing potential cuts in farm bill
As negotiations continue on the federal farm bill, members of the organics community weighed the pros and cons of the House version that failed to pass on Friday. While there are a few upsides, several potential cuts in current programs are worrisome to organics advocates.
New disease has cotton growers on guard for aphids and pigweed
The apparent entry of cotton blue disease (CBD) into Alabama cotton fields will keep Gulf Coast cotton growers and crop scouts extra vigilant this season.
Indiana Ethanol Forum briefs farmers on biofuel and trade
Last week, Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch joined experts and industry leaders to discuss the state of the ethanol industry and how future events may affect it.
Ohioans vote overwhelmingly to OK reforms on redistricting
Seventy-five percent of Ohioans voted earlier this month to pass State Issue 1 for Congressional redistricting reforms. There was no organized opposition to the amendment, said Jen Miller, executive director of the League of Women Voters of Ohio (LWVO).
USDA had inspector at Rose Acres' N. Carolina egg farm
A USDA grader may have overlooked alleged sanitary violations while they were occurring at a North Carolina chicken farm linked to an outbreak of salmonella poisoning.
Ohio fairs helping FHFH with ability to donate from auction
Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) enables hunters and farmers in states nationwide to provide nutritious meat to the food-insecure people of their communities.
