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Yesterday at 4:00 PM  A last-minute move by Missouri lawmakers could make it easier for a Chinese conglomerate to buy one of the biggest pork producers in the U.S. with a major presence in northern Missouri.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The U.S. Department of Agriculture says in its monthly report released Wednesday that farmers are expected to bring in 14 billion bushels of corn this year.

Friday, June 07, 2013  The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA) is committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural parts of the U.S.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Farmers in a dozen Missouri counties could be eligible for emergency loans through the U.S. Agriculture Department for damage from severe spring weather.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  The U.S. Department of Agriculture says 85 percent of Iowa's corn crop and 40 percent of the state's soybean crop has been planted.

Friday, May 24, 2013  New meat labels go into effect, telling consumers where animals were born, raised, slaughtered

Friday, May 17, 2013  The sign up will begin May 20th and farmers and ranchers may offer eligible land for CRP's competitive general signup.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A $500,000 gift was given to the Centerville campus of Indian Hills by Morgan Cline.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Oklahoma congressman proposes $20 billion spending cut over 10 years in nation's food stamps program

Monday, May 06, 2013  Macon has a beekeepers club.

Monday, May 06, 2013  A deadline is approaching for owners who want to recognize their generational farms in Iowa.

Friday, May 03, 2013  New federal report cites many causes for dramatic bee disappearance

Thursday, April 25, 2013  More tough choices ahead for farmers, cities as New Mexico grapples with third year of drought

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  USDA makes 2nd attempt with livestock ID system meant to help control spread of animal disease