In this opinion piece, Blake Hurst explains how the livestock markets are broken and how a well-researched snapshot of our present situation can help the U.S. figure out what the future should look like for the industry.

Senators Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Angus King, I-Maine, Mike Rounds, R-S.D., Joe Manchin, D-W.V., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Tina Smith, D-Minn., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Michael Enzi, R-Wyo., introduce the New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act. A bipartisan bill, which would allow meat and poultry products inspected by state Meat and Poultry Inspection (MPI) programs to be sold across state lines.

Matt McKenna explains if USDA were able to issue government-backed debentures to RBICs, it would facilitate the flow of private capital to rural businesses serving communities in all 50 states, thereby generating employment opportunities and stimulating innovation and other critical economic development.

Tammy Anderson-Wise, CEO of the Dairy Council of California, explains the program they are launching to help families find school meal service sites as well as providing information to locate nearby food banks and free online nutrition resources to support distance learning.

In this opinion piece, Emily Skor and Dennis Slater discuss the need for biofuel plants to remain online to prevent shortages, price spikes, and long-term damage to manufacturing centers that provide good-paying jobs across the heartland.

Caydee Savinelli discusses how biodiversity is essential for plant breeding, pollination and diversity of food and why ensuring a sustainable food supply requires each of us to play our part in preserving our land.

At a time when economic stimulus is needed most, an emerging industry like aquaculture can provide American communities with new opportunities to help support struggling industries and get Americans back to work. Read more on Bill DiMento’s thoughts in this opinion piece.

In this opinion piece, Shari Rogge-Fidler discusses the challenges beginning farmers and ranchers face and the resources they need to help get started.

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring shares his thoughts on the impact COVID-19 has had on the agriculture economy and how agriculture can not be left out in the next Phase Four stimulus package.

Bob Worth, a Minnesota farmer, shares his story about his struggle with depression and how he reached out for help. He urges farmers to do the same if they are experiencing any mental health concerns themselves.