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Innovation is key to America’s breadbasket

The holiday season is a good time to recognize the important contribution of America���s farmers to our quality of life. Agriculture is a tough business. Farmers have to cope with production factors outside of their control, such as weather and geography. Yet according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, America���s 2 million farms are the world���s most productive, not only feeding our nation, but providing crucial grains and foodstuffs to help feed other people around the world.

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Get ready for higher beef prices in the US

American beef lovers may face even leaner plates and higher prices next year as US production shrinks to a decade low and tariffs limit imports, according to a US government projection.

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