What's Making News
There's no sugar coating it: Farmers and lawmakers love bacon, especially candied bacon. Last Wednesday, there was no shortage ... Read entire story
Even with mass firings and the threat of a new trade war, a prominent agricultural economist says there's an even bigger threat facing the ... Read entire story
This Week's Farm Operations
In 1985, Congress passed the Food Security Act, a comprehensive framework to administer agriculture and food programs. In doing so ... Read entire story
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's "healthy labeling" rule, was set to be implemented this year, but it looks to be paused, given ... Read entire story
This Week's Market News
Tariffs were back in the news last week after President Trump postponed them on Canada and Mexico the previous week. China was hit with 10% tariffs ... Read entire story
Weekly Columns
Folk singer and songwriter Woody Guthrie is undergoing a welcomed revival with the success of the new Bob Dylan biopic, "A Complete Unknown ... Read entire story