Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Apple Growers Warned Of Heat Stress In The Coming Days
WSU researchers say apple fruit surfaces can reach temperatures well above 120 degrees Fahrenheit in direct sun — hot enough to kill cells and leave dark sunken spots on fruit that was fine the...
Glenn Vaagen Jul 13, 2026

Seahawks’ Zabel Talks About The Important Role Ag Plays For Him
Seahawks rookie Grey Zabel came back to his hometown of Pierre with a Super Bowl ring and a message for South Dakota farmers: drought is just one day closer to a good rain. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Jul 13, 2026

USDA Lowers Winter Wheat Crop Projection Again
This year's winter wheat harvest is shaping up to be the leanest in nearly a decade, with the USDA projecting the lowest yield per acre since 2015. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Jul 13, 2026

Future of Farming: The Ag Community Is Like A 2nd Family
Katy Belles says while there are many great things about the farming community, one of her favorites is the relationships and friendships she's been able to build. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Jul 13, 2026

USDA Revises Beef Export Data After Reporting Error
The USDA quietly revised its beef export numbers this week after a data entry mistake inflated sales figures by nearly 90% — raising fresh questions about government reporting during a stretch ...
Glenn Vaagen Jul 13, 2026

WATCH: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson on his next dream role
ABC News' Sophie Flay shares the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
ABC News: Top Stories Jul 13, 2026

Where Should Foreign Food Aid Call Home?
Senator John Boozman says Food for Peace and McGovern-Dole were never just about hunger relief — they were also market tools for American farmers, and he wants them back under USDA jurisdiction...
Glenn Vaagen Jul 13, 2026

WATCH: World Cup Final Four set
For the first time in World Cup history, the top four teams in FIFA's rankings have made the semi-finals.
ABC News: Top Stories Jul 13, 2026

USDA, SBA Partner to Help Farmers Challenge Federal Agencies
A new USDA portal is giving ranchers and rural business owners a place to flag regulatory problems, part of a multi-agency effort to address enforcement concerns more quickly. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Jul 13, 2026

Economist Not Surprised Markets Didn't React To USMCA
Markets barely flinched when the U.S. skipped renewing USMCA — partly because agricultural goods between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico have stayed off the tariff list so far. Continue reading&he...
Glenn Vaagen Jul 13, 2026

