OUTLOOK ...
STORM IMPACTS ...
Barry's rain, floods hammer Gulf environment
NOAA predicted that this year's dead zone will be roughly the size of Massachusetts
INTERNET ACCESS ...
Farm Bureau: Rural broadband will boost economy
Digital connectivity is also playing an increasingly important role in optimizing animal care
SOIL HEALTH ...
What are soil aggregates?
The varied shapes allow for healthy soil to have pores for air and water
DISCRIMINATION ...
USDA urged to address discrimination issues
Subcommittee Chair Fudge pushes Naomi Earp to address discrimination issues at USDA
PROPOSAL ...
Bill would protect U.S. domestic food supply
Bipartisan bill would strengthen security by hiring additional ag inspectors at ports of entry
RISK MANAGEMENT ...
USDA now making payments for dairy program
Income-over-feed margin for May triggers fifth payment for 2019
FINDING SOLUTIONS ...
Committee passes Family Farmer Relief Act
Would ease the process of reorganizing debt through Chapter 12 bankruptcy rules
UNIQUE RESEARCH ...
US growing largest crop of marijuana in 5 years
The federal agency said it plans to grow 2,000 kilograms (4,409 pounds) this year
UPDATE ...