04/07/2024 SOURCE: ianrnews.unl.edu

Nebraska study reveals state’s ethanol industry remains strong despite recent challenges

The ethanol and ethanol co-product industry continues to be a main economic driver in Nebraska, producing near-historic averages in 2020, despite lower ethanol prices and COVID-related production issues, according to a new University of Nebraska-Lincoln study.

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04/06/2024 SOURCE: www.foxnews.com

New England's last coal plants set to shutter, ushering in era of green energy

New England will soon be the second U.S. region to completely phase out coal-fired power, a move that environmentalists cheered but experts warned would have major consequences.

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04/06/2024 SOURCE: missouriindependent.com

University of Missouri report warns falling prices could squeeze farmers • Missouri Independent

U.S. farm income is falling from record highs as low prices, trade headwinds and higher costs squeeze profits, according to a new report.

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04/04/2024 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

Wisconsin organic farm goes for $16,250 per acre

This transaction and others caught the attention of farmland analyst Dave Price at the beginning of this year.

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04/03/2024 SOURCE: www.forbes.com

How Food Industry Workers Want To Modernize The Farm Bill

Essential food workers are organizing to ensure that the Farm Bill is keeping up with the needs of their communities.

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04/03/2024 SOURCE: www.farmanddairy.com

Should you plant corn or soybeans? - Farm and Dairy

As planting looms, farmers need to decide whether they are planting corn, soybeans or something else, and current grain prices aren't helping.

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04/03/2024 SOURCE: www.usda.gov

USDA Makes $1.5 Billion Available to Help Farmers Advance Conservation and Climate-Smart Agriculture as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda

MANKATO, Minn., April 3, 2024 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of an historic $1.5 billion in fiscal year 2024 to invest in partner-driven conservation and climate solutions through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The U.S.

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04/03/2024 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

Winter wheat heading has started in three states

According to the first 2024 USDA Crop Progress report, more than a quarter of the nation's...

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04/02/2024 SOURCE: www.youtube.com

Texas resident tests positive for bird flu after direct contact with dairy cattle

The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed a human case of avian influenz...

The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed a human case of avian influenza, or bird flu. The person who tested positive was exposed to dairy...

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04/02/2024 SOURCE: www.recorder.com

Farming challenges aired at state hearing

AMHERST — Climate change’s impact on farming, as well as emerging areas like urban agriculture, soil health and pollinators, are a focus for the University of Massachusetts Extension Agriculture Program, which continues to help farmers adapt and...

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