Farm
Federal shutdown adds to already difficult year for Midwest farmers
Imagine working hard all year, long hours out in all kinds of weather, dangerous work, just to find yourself tens of thousands of dollars poorer at the end of it all. And then, next year, do it all again, and dig even deeper into debt.
U.S. ranchers oppose importing Argentine beef
President Donald Trump’s plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers who are enjoying some rare profitable years and skepticism from experts who say the president’s move probably wouldn’t lead to cheaper prices at grocery stores.
Lawmakers say it’s time to act as hackers are targeting farms
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the food production and agriculture sectors.
USDA has no plans for incentives to rebuild cattle herds
Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), says currently USDA does not have plans for an incentive program to help rebuild the beef cow herd.