What everyone’s reading this month

Frozen Dinosaur: Farmer Finds Huge Alligator Snapping Turtle Under Ice

Across a clear sheet of frozen water, and against a cutting wind, Robbie Polk and three companions walked toward a meeting with a giant.

Homeland Security Recognizes Agriculture as Critical Industry

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued guidance on Thursday on critical industry workforce that should continue as the country addresses and responds to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. U.S. food and agriculture was included among 16 critical industries.

Farmers Harvesting Snowed-Under Corn in March Say Yields are Worth It

Farmers outside of Grand Forks, North Dakota are busying harvesting this week. Despite the snow, farmers say moisture content in the corn is coming down slightly and test weight is seeing a slight bump.

COVID-19: 5 Things Your Farm Should Do Now

As novel coronavirus (COVID-19) makes its way into the U.S., are you prepared for some of the more likely scenarios that could impact your operation?

First Syngenta MIR162 Payments to be Mailed

Farmers wondering where the money from the MIR162, AgriSure Viptera, settlement went will soon have their questions answered in the form of a check. The first payments to class action members will be in the mail soon.

GAO Finds USDA Improperly Paid More Than $930 Million In Farm Programs

In its latest report, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found government agencies made about $175 billion in improper payments. Of that total, USDA was responsible for $6.7 billion in improper spending to food stamps or farm programs.

Montana’s Famous Beartooth Ranch For Sale

The Beartooth Ranch near Columbus, MT, once owned by Academy-Award winning director and actor Mel Gibson, has been listed by Hall and Hall.

Traffic Jam Ahead: COVID-19 and Livestock Market Risks

Pork, beef and poultry production continue to run significantly higher than a year ago, in part because packer margins are in excellent shape as retail demand has been strong, says Len Steiner in his Daily Livestock Report.

BREAKING: Temporary Hours of Service Exemption for Livestock Haulers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has exempted livestock haulers from compliance with federal Hours of Service rules that limit drive time until at least April 12 due to the COVID-19 emergency relief effort.

Coronavirus: “Profound Impacts” On Fertilizer and Crop Protection

The ripple effect of the Coronavirus in China is being reported in the supply of active ingredients and fertilizers. Exactly what amount of the supplies and for how long are the biggest questions left to be answered.

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