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CAB to award record $100k in scholarships

CAB to award record $100k in scholarships

Applications are open through April 30 for 2024 Colvin Scholarship Fund.

Farm Progress America, March 20, 2024

Farm Progress America, March 20, 2024

Mike Pearson tells listeners about unrest in Europe over some new farming regulations.

Anheuser-Busch launches ‘Choose Beer Grown Here’ campaign

Anheuser-Busch launches ‘Choose Beer Grown Here’ campaign

American Farmland Trust’s U.S. Farmed certification seal – developed to connect consumers with products from America’s farmers – will soon appear on Busch Light.

BLM urged to incorporate latest science in new sage grouse plans

BLM urged to incorporate latest science in new sage grouse plans

Groups call on BLM to extend comment period to allow more time for stakeholder engagement.

Noble Research Institute partnering on new financial management courses

Noble Research Institute partnering on new financial management courses

The first product from the partnership, Noble Business Essentials, will launch in June 2024.

U.S. share of world exports continues to slide

U.S. share of world exports continues to slide

Transfer of technology and available land has U.S. share of world corn and soybean exports dropping.

Consumers across political spectrum share food pricing frustrations

Consumers across political spectrum share food pricing frustrations

Survey respondents overwhelmingly think food manufacturers and grocery stores are too big.

Farm Progress America, March 19, 2024

Farm Progress America, March 19, 2024

National Ag Day is celebrated today, March 19. Mike Pearson tells us how the day was created to celebrate ag by the Agriculture Council of America to raise the profile of agriculture among people and policy makers.

Cattle imports from Mexico increasing

Cattle imports from Mexico increasing

Last year, cattle imports from Mexico increased 43 percent over 2022.

Dr. Doug Parrett Memorial Arena dedicated at University of Illinois

Dr. Doug Parrett Memorial Arena dedicated at University of Illinois

Celebration honors 49-year career of beef production professor and livestock judging icon Doug Parrett.