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Farmers Warned about Equipment Scams after Thousands Lost
Are you a farmer who likes to look for used equipment online? It can be a great way to save some money. But Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officials are issuing new warnings about scammers impersonating farm equipment businesses and advertising machinery that simply doesn’t…
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New Survey shows Ground Beef Prices Fell Just 2% after Beef Tariff Expansion
Are you continuing to look for a break at the meat counter, but realize you aren’t seeing much change in ground beef prices? It’s been several weeks since the federal government expanded the amount of lean beef trimmings that can enter the U.S. at a lower tariff rate. Economists…
Farm Favorites: 5 Stories To Know
The Mid-West Farm Report is dedicated to keeping you up to date on all things Wisconsin agriculture. Everyday, we bring you the latest news and insights from the world of farming, from market trends to new technologies and everything in between. Here’s a look at this week’s top 5…
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USDA Puts Restrictions on Dairy Checkoff Spending
The USDA is halting all dairy checkoff funding for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) projects, including greenhouse-gas and net-zero initiatives. Secretary Brook Rollins says the restrictions will return research and promotion programs to their core mission of expanding…
Protecting Skin From UV Exposure Reduces Safety Hazard
The Skin Cancer Foundation, a leader in skin cancer public health education and advocacy, and AgriSafe, a nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping agricultural workers healthy and safe, urge outdoor workers to practice sun safety and early skin cancer detection during National…