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The USDA is expecting 2021 to be a great year for U.S. Exports, projecting a record $164 billion worth of American exports this year. That’s up $28 billion year-over-year. American Farm Bureau trade adviser Dave Salmonsen said economic recovery from the pandemic and a key trade market, poised to be number one again, are driving the records numbers. ...

The Commodity Classic launched their special virtual show this week, and one of the highlights was a partnership with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters. The groups launched a podcast addressing farm stress and mental health for the 21st century farmer ...

More than 200 lawmakers seek federal assistance for local news and media outlets suffering from the lack of advertising funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lawmakers say that in times of emergency and disaster, the public turns to their local media, and advertising plays an incredible role in funding those outlets ...

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to farm broadcasters at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention in Kansas City last week, and looked back on his eight years in the office.  He said a recent conversation with President Obama made him think about whether or not he was leaving the office in better condition than when he took the job eight years ago.  Vi...