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When it comes to communicating with the public, it’s important to strike a balance of transparency.

U.S. lawmakers have a big agenda and many things they hope to accomplish before the end of 2017: tax reform, farm bill and disaster relief.

Trump’s Top Trade Negotiator Says China Unprecedented Threat (1)

The Secretary of the Interior has suggested in a report that President Trump shrink a number of national monuments.

USDA’s Crop Progress report shows 34% of the corn crop has reached maturity.

The first two discussions between representatives from the U.S., Canada and Mexico on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) yielded little to no resolution on major issues that affect agriculture. Now, the renegotiation talks head north to Ottawa next week, Sept. 23-27.

Michele Payn’s perspective is that people relate to food on an emotional level and not based on science and years of accumulated data. The importance of building connections with consumers—your neighbors next door--can’t be overstated by members of the agricultural community.

After two years of weaker exports of farm goods, it is appearing as though 2017 will push higher.

Trump sending mixed messages on program if Congress fails to act.

Tax reform is on the agenda in Washington D.C. when legislators return from a month-long recess. Before Congress resumes, President Donald Trump rolled out a four-point plan in Missouri earlier this week.