USDA (Washington, D.C., December 23, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today issued a movement permit to Mr. S. Nicholas Claus of the North Pole, a broker with Worldwide
Commodity Classic is Coming Straight to the Farm in March
Like a lot of other agricultural events, the Commodity Classic will be going virtual in 2021. Due to the restrictions brought on by COVID-19, America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused agricultural and educational experience will be coming right
Governor Walz Sets One Million Acre Goal for Agricultural Water Quality Program
Office of MN Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz announced a goal of enrolling one million acres in a voluntary agricultural program that protects the state’s
New Data Show COVID-19 Case Rates for Meat and Poultry Workers More than 8 Times Lower than General Population
North American Meat Institute WASHINGTON, DC — New analysis of independent data for the full month of November show that reported new COVID-19 infection rates amongst meat and poultry workers were more than 8 times
USDA Announces Dr. Carrie Castille as New NIFA Director
USDA (Washington, D.C., December 22, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that President Trump has named Dr. Carrie Castille as the new, permanent director of the National Institute of Food and
IBM to Help USDA Modernize Conservation Program
IBM says it’s one of the five businesses selected by the USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation Mission Area to provide support for USDA’s digital modernization efforts. Four other businesses were also selected to receive large business
John Deere, FFA Partner to Build Next Generation of Leadership
For 77 years, John Deere and the National FFA Organization have worked to find the next generation of leaders and strengthen the agriculture industry. 2020 is a year that’s come with many challenges, but John Deere
Thursday, December 24th Weather
WIND CHILL ADVISORY UNTIL NOON TODAY: SUNNY AND COLD, WITH COLD WIND CHILLS OF 25 TO 30 BELOW MUCH OF THE DAY. HIGHS: ZERO TO 5 ABOVE. WIND: NORTH/NORTHWEST 10 TO 25 MPH