SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — With the U.S. truck driver shortage at an all-time high, the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is promoting a scholarship program for applicants seeking to obtain or renew their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in Illinois. “A common issue pork producers continue to talk about is the difficulty they face in finding and […]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — With the U.S. truck driver shortage at an all-time high, the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is excited to announce the release of a new scholarship program for applicants seeking to obtain or renew their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in Illinois. “A common issue pork producers continue to talk about is the […]

NORMAN, Okla. — American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) set legislative policy for the upcoming year at the 117th Annual AFR Convention Feb. 11-13. Each year, organization policy includes “special orders of business” that address recent, current or future issues of significant importance to rural Oklahoma and agriculture at large. Currently, cattle or beef that […]

WASHINGTON — Agricultural producers with small-scale farms who sell locally can now get simplified insurance coverage through a new policy designed for their needs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) developed the new Micro Farm policy, which simplifies recordkeeping and covers post-production costs like washing and value-added products. “USDA is focused on supporting local and […]