One year after the passage of ARRA, evidence is clear - and growing by the day—that the Recovery Act is working to cushion the greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression and lay a new foundation for economic growth.

These grants will provide training the America's next generation of farmers and ranchers need to succeed.

This rule amends the National Organic Program (NOP) regulations to clarify the use of pasture in raising organic ruminants.

The USDA announced plans for a new, more flexible program to be administered by states and tribes to strengthen disease prevention and response.

The Kansas Legislature is considering proposals to increase the Kansas motor fuels tax.

Soybean producers in the state of Kansas can gather at the upcoming Kansas Soybean Expo to learn about updates and new research being conducted.

K-State Research and Extension and Osage County, Kansas will host a soil basics 101 meeting on January 12.

Washington County fairgrounds will host the 2010 KOMA Cattle Conference and Trade Show January 13.

Along with providing market benefits for U.S. dairy producers, commodity purchases such as the $60 million announced recently provide much-needed food aid—in the form of high-protein cheese—to food banks across our nation.

Agricultural service employees on farms and ranches made up 285,000 workers.

Natural Resources Research Unit in El Reno, Oklahoma, are working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to translate seasonal climate forecasts into possible daily weather outcomes. This research supports the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s priority of helping farmers and ranchers cope with climate change.

Taiwan will soon release restrictions on imports of U.S. beef.

The best time is control thistles is when they are in a young susceptible rosette state, which fall is a perfect time to begin controlling them.

In rural America and across the country, the high costs or lack of insurance deters many people from seeking needed health care, and as a consequence, many illnesses go undiagnosed and long term costs increase.

Scientists offered new insights on marbling at the Reciprocal Meats Conference this summer.

These programs ensure that producers who have suffered agriculture losses receive the critical disaster assistance needed to remain financially solvent and help them continue on in their operations.

It is important we understand that because much of the farmland is owned by people who no longer have direct ties to the land and often view the land much like an investment causing land rent to increase.

A new study proves the value of the biodiesel industry to soybean farmers.

The Missouri Dairy Association has requested for a special session of the Missouri General Assembly to address the current crisis facing Missouri's dairy producers.