Workers at Tyson Foods’ Amarillo beef plant, one of the largest meatpacking facilities in the U.S., have ratified a new four-year contract that significantly raises wages and expands benefits. The agreement, approved by members of Teamsters Local 577, comes after a period of tense negotiations and a credible strike threat…

In celebration of America 250, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be hosting the Great American Farmers Market on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., during National Farmers Market Week. The market will run this summer from August 3rd to August…

After a 218-214 vote, the “one big, beautiful bill” is headed to President Trump’s desk for signature. Agriculture leaders and organizations erupted with reaction headed into the holiday weekend. Here’s a closer look at the statements of support and condemnation made across the agriculture industry. Federal Agriculture Leaders Ranking Member…

Here’s a closer look at the status of Nebraska’s most important crops as June comes to a close. USDA published the latest Crop Progress report on Monday, June 30. Here’s a closer look at recent weather and the status of Nebraska’s most important crops as June wraps up. Weather On…

There’s no time like summertime for rural Americans. The Heartland, with patriotism in the blood, takes the Fourth of July holiday seriously, too. If it’s been too long since your high school history class, keep in mind the holiday we reference as “Independence Day” commemorates the ratification of the Declaration…

As farmers look to push planting dates and maximize yields, seed treatments have exploded in popularity. In fact, 50% of soybeans planted in Iowa are treated, a steep increase compared with the 3% treated in the early 2000s, according to an Iowa State University study.  These additions to basic seed…