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USDA Several Commodities Reported Export Growth In FY22
USDA Several Commodities Reported Export Growth In FY22
USDA Several Commodities Reported Export Growth In FY22
The main exported American commodities, wheat, corn, soybeans and cotton, saw exports increase very nicely over the past fiscal year, but those were not the only crops to enjoy eye-popping numbers in Fiscal Year 2022.   "Dairy product exports were up 25% in terms of value and FY22 it was just over $9 billion and then FY21 it was $7.3 bi...
Kentucky Woman Sentenced For Crop Insurance Fraud
Kentucky Woman Sentenced For Crop Insurance Fraud
Kentucky Woman Sentenced For Crop Insurance Fraud
One Kentucky woman has learned, the hard way, the crop insurance fraud is not a crime taken lightly by the federal government.  Debra Muse, 63, was sentenced in U.S. District Court on Tuesday.  She’s been ordered to serve five years in prison and pay $1.6 million in re...
Hemp A Natural Transition For Tobacco Growers
Hemp A Natural Transition For Tobacco Growers
Hemp A Natural Transition For Tobacco Growers
At least 28 states have now approved legislation for growing hemp in research projects and studies.  Tony Finch is a hemp Certified Master Grower from Spring Hope, NC, he says hemp is proving to be much more profitable than his traditional crop.  ...