NCGA, Joined by Other Ag Groups, Warns Commerce on Herbicide Tariffs
The National Corn Growers Association, joined by five other commodity groups, sent a letter to Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo asking her to consider the impacts on farmers as she reviews a petition by the agricultural chemical company
Vilsack Blames Expected Record Farm Trade Deficit on Strong U.S. Economy, Criticism of China
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack blamed this year’s expected record farm trade deficit on a strong U.S. economy and U.S. criticism of major trading partner China. Vilsack says the U.S. economy’s strength, with its stronger dollar, is largely
SDSU Researchers to Improve Heat Tolerance in Wheat Crops
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Wheat is the world’s second-most produced cereal crop and an essential ingredient for bread, pasta, pizza, beer, breakfast cereals and many other foods. South Dakota plays a key role in the United States’ overall
Survey Shows Top Five Majors at Ag Colleges
Picking out a college major can be a daunting task. Colleges across the Midwest, including the University of Minnesota and South Dakota State University, were surveyed to see which majors had the best graduation and job placement
USDA Makes Large Investment in Farm to School Grants
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA is awarding a record-breaking $14.3 million in Farm to School Grants to 154 projects in 43 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. These investments will help 1.9 million