Columnist Dave Dickey and investigative reporter Madison McVan were recognized for work in several categories of the North American Agricultural Journalists group.
The amount of ag plastic is truly staggering, Dave Dickey writes in his latest column. A Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations report says that in 2019 worldwide usage totaled just under 50 million tons.
Despite claims of ‘fake meat’ taking over, pork and chicken production are expected to reach record highs in about a decade, according to a federal analysis.
While fertilizer prices are coming down, experts at a recent industry conference say high input costs are at least one factor driving some farmers to look more at no-till systems and cover crops as a way to reduce nutrient and chemical needs.
The Farm Bill was first passed in 1933. While the bill still serves to support farmers, it has also evolved to fund food assistance programs and conservation efforts. It's up for negotiation in 2023.
President Biden announced in August that the government would forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for most borrowers. What about forgiving loans for farmers?
