Perspectives on Farmers and Farming from the Gardner Food and Agricultural Policy Survey

This week, we celebrate two holidays: Earth Day and Arbor Day. Although they were inspired by different moments in history, both share the purpose of inspiring environmental stewardship. Together, their

Each year, farmers feel pressured to get into the field in a “timely” manner to complete planting. But what actually constitutes a timely planting season? “When they say timely, what

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), along with Reps. Ashley Hinson (IA-02), Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), Tracy Mann (KS-01), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Mike Bost (IL-12) and Sharice Davids (KS-03) introduced the

Tiffany Cole, COUNTRY Farm Certified Representative, Encourages Farmers to Focus on Safety and Preparedness As planting season begins and farmers head back into the fields, COUNTRY Financial is encouraging the

Equipped with brand new retail and U.S. Department of Agriculture data reinforcing California Proposition 12’s detrimental impacts on both producers and consumers, 105 American pork producers from 23 states took

Illinois lawmakers are continuing to take a closer look at renewable energy as demand continues to grow across the state. State Senator Mike Halpin says energy production is struggling to