Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Corn and soybeans dominate the Hawkeye State’s rural landscapes. million acres of corn and 10 million acres of soybeans, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Information. And in the Midwest, 127 million acres of land overall are dedicated to ag, said the USDA.

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Modern Farmer

AUGUST 29, 2023

On the back 16 acres of Walla Walla Community College, 30 Red Angus cows stand munching on hairy vetch, ryegrass and other cover crops that were planted to help restore the soil. million grant for its soon-to-come vertical farming, hydroponics and plant-based culinary arts programs.

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Modern Farmer

JANUARY 15, 2024

Yet with California’s agricultural hub dominated by large-scale farms and commodity crops, he’s found a comfortable niche at his local farmers market. With arable land at a premium— urban sprawl is a growing threat to the farming region—“I’m lucky to have a big yard,” says Mateo. acre lot has ample space for the growing business.

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Agwired

DECEMBER 13, 2024

However, the outlook for the rural economy is more volatile and uncertain. According to a comprehensive year-ahead outlook report from CoBanks Knowledge Exchange , the high level of policy uncertainty facing rural industries adds to their already long list of headwinds and challenges.

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Modern Farmer

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The food security part of this plan aims to increase local food production—on rural farms, city farms, backyard gardens and community gardens. “We We also knew that our local farmers really are some of the best in the country, because they know how to farm given our extreme heat and our water situation.

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Agwired

MARCH 1, 2024

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Basil Gooden as USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development. cotton acres. The Agribusiness Association of Iowa (AAI) Foundation announced that its building will be named after Bill Northey and simply called “The Northey Building”.

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