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Yesterday at 2:50 AM  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Idaho spud giant bets on biotech potatoes 12 years after similar Monsanto push failed

Monday, May 13, 2013  11-year-old Tate Snyder was born and raised around both pigs and horses. He is this week's Ag Kid.

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  17-year-old Maria Gunnels is continuing with the family tradition of showing and rasing cattle. She is this week's Ag Kid.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  Hundreds of Jefferson County residents stocked up on fresh items at the Fairfield Farmers Market Saturday. Around 30 local vendors had tables set up for the market’s opening day,

Saturday, May 04, 2013  The Farmers' Market returned to the city of Kirksville Saturday morning.

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

Friday, May 03, 2013  From grain to glass, making vodka and whiskey with local crops is catching on

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The drought of 2013 helps bring upgrades to Heartland ethanol plant.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Spring conditions have left unfavorable conditions for corn farmers.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The Kirksville Kiwanis Club will start their 36th annual Farmer's Market this Saturday.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Rachel Wonderlich grew up on her family's farm HIllview Dairy Inc where she tends to and milks nearly 250 cows.

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