Food Dialogues event slated June 19 in Chicago
The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance will host part two of The Food Dialogues: Chicago, a panel discussion focused on transparency, specifically the type of information consumers are looking for when making food purchasing decisions.
Effects of merger on pork industry not yet known
The full impact on the U.S. pork industry of a merger between Smithfield Foods — the world's largest pork producer — and Chinese firm Shuanghui are not yet known, Purdue Extension agricultural economist Chris Hurt said.
USDA evaluating how to aid farms affected by flooding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency is assessing what it can do to help farmers whose land and property was damaged by recent floods in the Midwest.
Northern Illinois family is dedicated to cattle farm
Mike and Lynn Martz have been farming since 1979, when they formed the Larson Farms Partnership with Lynn’s father, Ray, and her brothers, Dave and Norm.
Families are still the heart of farming businesses
About 97 percent of U.S. farms are operated by families — individuals, family partnerships or family corporations.
Ag industry produces more food with fewer resources
Today’s farmers produce 262 percent more food with 2 percent fewer inputs — such as labor, seeds, feed and fertilizer — compared with 1950.
Wind power revolution now blowing across the nation
Alternative energy sources, including wind power and renewable fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel, made from corn, soybeans and other crops, are beneficial to the environment and promote energy security.
Cattlemen keep eye on farm bill developments
National Cattlemen's Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Woodall discusses the timeline and priorities for the 2013 farm bill, as well as new immigration legislation, reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act and other policy matters.
Illinois pork producers host urban moms on the farm
Meet the Wards, a seventh-generation farm family that raises hogs and grain. Watch this video to see what it's like on a typical Illinois hog farm.
Meteorologist reports flooding, drought subsiding
Drought now is affecting less of the nation and reducing the effect of recent flooding, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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