DAILY Bites Foreign-held U.S. agricultural land increased by 1.58 million acres in 2022-2023, with renewable energy projects driving much of the growth. Canada remains the largest foreign investor, owning 33.5 percent of all foreign-held U.S. agricultural land, while Chinese ownership has declined to just 0.02 percent. The USDA imposed $1.2…

DAILY Bites JBS USA Food Co. has agreed to provide $4 million to assist individuals and communities affected by unlawful child labor practices, with funds supporting scholarships, job training, and community organizations. The company has ended contracts with Packers Sanitation Services and introduced strict compliance measures, including a zero-tolerance policy…

The placement of all major tools, metal racks, and parts storage readily supports work on the shop’s 5×7-foot welding table. That table is positioned for efficient flow of materials and support of larger fabrication chores that take place in the work bay located behind the Langels’ shop door. “We do…

By Julie Ingwersen CHICAGO, Jan 14 (Reuters) – U.S. corn futures retreated on Tuesday on a round of profit-taking after a tighter U.S. supply outlook lifted prices to one-year highs, analysts said. Soybeans set back from a multi-month top as some forecasts called for beneficial rains in crop areas of Argentina while…

Diseases can be introduced into a backyard chicken flock in many ways, but there are preventive steps to reduce the risk. Here are 13 practical tips from Ohio State University Extension to keep your birds healthy. Keep It Clean USDA Clean, scrub, and disinfect your poultry house on a regular…

DAILY Bites Improved residue flow and better field finish in high-residue conditions Autonomy-ready with built-in features for easy transition to autonomous tillage Increased frame strength with durable, easy-to-maintain components DAILY Discussion John Deere announced the release today of a new lineup of high-speed disks, a dual-season tool that will provide…