Ohio FFA’s state secretary says National FFA Week has been an opportunity for members to give back to their local communities. Abbey Garland says ag youth across the country participated in events to help share the organization’s mission. “In Ohio, that looks like service projects like the Veterans Remembrance Program, where FFA members honored veterans […]

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Michigan Republican lawmakers are concerned inconsistent wetland determinations could cost farmers access to USDA resources and threaten their farm viability. During a recent state House Ag committee hearing, Representative Gregory Alexander shared his experience with wetland interpretations. “As a (former) drain commissioner, and I’ve put in literally hundreds of millions of dollars worth of erosion […]

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U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s monitoring the number of farm bankruptcies occurring across the country. “I think the number of bankruptcies are up over the long-term, but still way short of what we had in previous farm crisis.” During his weekly ag press call, the Iowa Republican said more mental health resources are needed […]

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A bill to bring whole and two percent milk back into Minnesota schools is moving through the state legislature. The language aligns with federal law allowing students more choices for milk. Republican Senator Torrey Westrom of Alexandria calls it a win-win for students and dairy farmers. “Making it easier for students that want an alternative […]

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