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The latest USDA Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade projects U.S. agricultural exports at $170.5 billion for fiscal year 2025.
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State water law shapes agricultural water rights and impacts sustainable use across the United States.
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ARC and PLC provide financial protection against significant drops in crop prices or revenues.
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Thanks to new scientific knowledge, we can now determine evapotranspiration rates in order to develop information for precision irrigation.
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High dependency on reliable water access makes rural economies particularly vulnerable to agricultural water-related risks.
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Created by experts from the University of Minnesota, Michigan State, and the PSA, the tool lets farmers quickly assess hazards.
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Globally, drivers for increasing water demands include changing weather and hydrologic conditions, as well as higher population growth rates.
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For Peterson, farming is more than a profession. It’s a lifestyle deeply rooted in family and personal values.
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Employers must ensure that their WVPP includes procedures for identifying and correcting workplace violence hazards.
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The layoffs affect two factories in Iowa and one in Moline, Illinois, with 280 employees being laid off in Moline on Aug. 30 and 310...