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Depending on which side you believe, rural America is about to either suffer the loss of a record number of…

TW: Mentions of suicide. Farming is physically demanding, emotionally taxing, and often deeply isolating. Add in extreme weather, market fluctuations,…

Farmer sentiment continues to weaken, as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined again in July. The barometer fell…

In her first few months as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins has made headlines. Not just her presence, but…

If you grew up in a rural community, you know the rhythms of farm life — the early mornings, families…

The grocery aisle is a battlefield of buzzwords. “Organic.” “All-natural.” “Non-GMO.” And lately, the new darling of the label wars…

Editor’s note: This article was adapted from a white paper authored by farmer and international agricultural consultant Ben Henson. Rural…

Let’s talk about seed oils. The topic seems to ignite an immediate reaction — one that’s often loud, accusatory, and…

Brooke Rollins apparently heard that I gave her debut as secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture a mixed bag.…

Jess D’Souza had hoped to finally turn a profit this year, aided by a federal program to bolster local food…