MACON, Ga. — Many tobacco growers are eligible for settlement funds available as a result of lawsuits directed toward the U.S. Tobacco Cooperative, formerly known as the Flue-Cured (FC) Tobacco Cooperative Stabilization Corporation. Included in the settlement are farmers and heirs of farmers who grew flue-cured tobacco anytime from 1967 to 1973, based on the […]

GREENWICH, N.Y. — In the United States dairy industry today, there are seven recognized breeds of dairy cow. Did you know that four of these seven breeds trace their roots back to different parts of the United Kingdom? Read on to learn more about the origins of the Milking Shorthorn, the Jersey, the Ayrshire, and […]

WEST BRANCH, Iowa — The Sustainable Iowa Land Trust (SILT), a statewide nonprofit that works with landowners to permanently dedicate their land to table food and market farming, will host a public showcase of Shady Grove Farm, 3151 F 52 Trail, Parnell, IA 52325, in Iowa County on Friday, Oct. 8 from 3:00 p.m. to […]