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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…

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri State Climatologist Zack Leasor works in an office divided by time. On the right sits the…

The farm shop is the hub of the Tucker family’s farming operation. It is where Jennifer Tucker’s equipment is stored…

We’ve all heard it said: farming makes up 10 percent of America’s greenhouse gas emissions. It’s been repeated so often,…

Farmer sentiment weakened in June following two months of improvement, as tracked by the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.…

Hurricanes can often be forecast days, or even weeks in advance, thanks to global weather models and international cooperation among…

June is immersed with inspiring celebrations. Yet, with all the celebrations, a holiday in its infancy is emerging from its…

It goes without saying that farmers care about what happens in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Brooke Rollins had no…