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Farm Journal Foundation advocates for modern agriculture’s role in feeding the hungry

Federal officials on Monday released an ambitious wildfire-fighting and restoration plan to protect a wide swath of sagebrush country in much of the West that supports cattle ranching and is home to an imperiled bird.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is seeking new proposals for cutting-edge projects that will provide new conservation opportunities through its competitive Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program.

Leaders honored in Des Moines work to fortify the world’s crops with needed nutrition

Fortunately, half of the sweet potato crop was harvested before the storm. However, some losses may not be known until the crop is in storage.

Do you agree with the following statement: “I have access to all the information I want about where my food comes from, how it’s produced and its safety”? A new study from the Center for Food Integrity (CFI) says only a minority of consumers do.

Feeding high levels of forage requires a positive mindset of the entire farm team.

Even the best rations can be undermined by management issues and unknown or unaccounted-for herd dynamics.

Energy independence has been a goal of every president since Richard Nixon, but it remains elusive.

How can the next farm bill keep U.S. producers competitive in good times - and bad? The Global Harvest Initiative has some ideas.