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Agricultural export values in fiscal year 2023 that ran through September 30 declined while imports narrowly increased.

The National Ag Statistics Service recently estimated the total U.S. 2023-24 wheat planted area will be 49.9 million acres, up 9% and the highest since 2016-17.

California water officials have delivered a mixed report card on local plans to curb over pumping of groundwater to protect the state’s aquifers.

Mexican officials issued a ban on imports of some biotech corn used for certain purposes, that began February 17th.

Can U.S. agriculture stand between China and a war in Taiwan? According to economists, it can and is. Tom Vilsack announced $73 million in funding for the first round of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program.

President Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan is too costly and includes more than infrastructure. The 4-H says it could help bridge the rural urban digital divide.

The Center for Food Safety is suing the USDA to stop the National Organic Program from allowing hydroponically grown produce from being certified organic.

Trade tensions thawed slightly last week after China decided to exclude U.S. soybeans and pork from additional tariffs.

A public hearing is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on March 12 at the Sunnyside Community Center, 1521 S. First St.

After spending years studying the problem with the help of landowners, dairy ranchers and farmers no single source has been found for the nitrates.