Will USDA Cut Yield in the July WASDE Report?

As hunger for yesteryear grows in the U.S., there is an increasing recognition of loss over time in blood, kin and clan. Despite the erosion, American farms are flavored by every fiber and frailty known to mankind — and each tale needs protection. Enter Vance Crowe and a unique preservation project.

The Inflation Reduction Act is the most significant climate legislation ever enacted. The package includes more than $19 billion to support USDA conservation programs, but the money won't last forever.

Dr. Carl Zulauf of Ohio State University proposes merging General CRP and Continuous CRP into Site Specific CRP, which would emphasize identification of sites in a field with the highest benefit-cost ratio for improving environmental quality while keeping the rest of the field in production.

Osage, Iowa was able to raise enough money, without raising taxes, to build the Cedar River Complex, which features an indoor pool, fitness center, walking track, basketball courts, 600 seat theatre, museum and more.