Looking Back/Looking Forward

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2025 was a good year for the Richland/Wilkin Foundation. Scott dropped by this morning to take a look ahead into 2026!

China Meets U.S. Soybean Purchase Pledge

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(NAFB.com) – China has purchased about 12 million metric tons of soybeans. Three traders told Reuters that the total meets a U.S.-stated pledge to purchase that amount by the end of February. “The 12-million-ton target was met

Sheep Officials Meet with USDA on Assistance

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(NAFB.com) – Last week, producers and staff from the American Sheep Industry Association met with USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce. They advocated for the inclusion of wool under the Farmer Bridge Assistance program.

USDA Launches Lender Lens Dashboard

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(NAFB.com) – USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden unveiled the Lender Lens on the Rural Data Gateway. This dashboard will make Rural Development’s entire commercial guaranteed loan portfolio available to the public, guaranteed borrowers, and commercial lending stakeholders.

Wednesday, January 21st Weather

                 COLD WEATHER ADVISORY TONIGHT AND TOMORROW                  EXTREME COLD WATCH TOMORROW THROUGH THE WEEKEND   TODAY:  CLOUDY AND MILD THIS MORNING.  HIGH