U.S. rice growers still hopeful about China export deal
Rice farmers in the United States who have long dreamed of export market access to China were excited by a potential September announcement about the country allowing U.S. rice imports.
ADM will build new information technology center in Kentucky
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has announced the opening of a new center in Erlanger, Ky. The Chicago-based business will bring an information technology and support center to its existing campus, which houses the WILD Flavors offices.
USDA awards Iowa CIG grant to develop monarch conservation
The USDA awarded Iowa State University $760,897 to develop and accelerate the adoption of innovative approaches to monarch butterfly conservation, focusing on developing methods the agency referred to as "appropriate for use" in Midwest corn and soybean regions.
Lawmaking Illinois farmers Sullivan and Moffitt retiring
State Sen. John Sullivan, a Democrat from Rushville, is the only full-time farmer with a seat in the Illinois legislature. State Rep. Donald Moffitt, a Republican from Gilson, is a retired farmer who will soon be rejoining his son on the family farm.
All eyes on you, and that’s good for future of beef industry
When the northeastern cattleman I was interviewing ended with that, I knew he meant it. His very helpful, ever-available attitude was the reason I was writing a story on his family.
Kentucky Proud and veterans highlighted in Bourbon Social
Some of Kentucky’s premier chefs will pair Kentucky Proud foods with the world’s best bourbons at the second annual Bourbon Social from Oct. 1-11 in Lexington, Ky.
Kentucky, Tennessee Farmers of Year compete for Southeast title
Already recognized and honored as state Farmers of the Year for their roles in agriculture and their communities, Jack Trumbo from Kentucky and George Clay from Tennessee will now compete for the Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Southeastern Farmer of the Year.
Hunt the Hoosier Forest, but leave the ATV parked at home
Deer season opens in Indiana on Oct. 1, and many hunters will take to the woods. Forest officials want you to have a successful and safe hunt and be aware of the rules while visiting the Hoosier National Forest.
