Senate gives cotton a win as House mulls SNAP cuts
Action in the House and Senate last week could impact future farm bill discussions, including the treatment of the SupplementalNutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and cotton and dairy programs.
From soybean stages ahead of the five-year average to some fruit production excelling, variable weather continues to play a significant role in this year’s crop-growing season in the Midwest.
Illinois wheat growers keep setting record in tough year
Wheat growers in Illinois, after facing a wet spring that had many believing it would impact overall yields this year, surprised the industry with a second consecutive record season.