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ST. PAUL, Minn.—December 22, 2025—Farmers for a Fair Deal, a new 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization, officially launched today to advocate for Midwest rural economic development. The initiative aims to be a lasting voice for rural issues because supporting

Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at helping low-income Americans connect with education, training and long-term employment. The agreement formalizes cooperation between the Agriculture Department

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement signaling the state of Nebraska’s support for Union Pacific’s merger with Norfolk Southern. The statement followed an announcement from Union Pacific that the two companies filed an application

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists have intercepted a species of bark beetle never before found at a U.S. port of entry, highlighting ongoing threats to American crops and forests. The tiny insect, identified as Ctonoxylon

As we head toward the close of the year, the market focus is shifting to a handful of key factors — from how South American weather may shape early crop potential, to whether China can maintain its

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The December 1st Cattle on Feed report from USDA showed cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.7