Largely driven by a surge in disaster and economic government assistance, USDA’s latest farm income forecast projects a significant but misleading rebound in net farm income for 2025, rising to $180.1 ...

USDA has initiated sign-up for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program at local Farm Service Agency offices. A total of just over $16 billion will be available for this program, with funding derived ...

When tornado sirens become frequent and sudden storms appear out of thin air, it becomes apparent there is a need for a disaster preparedness plan for farmers and large animal owners alike. What ...

With support of local FFA chapters, approximately 20,000 warning decals were installed on grain bins alerting farmers to the risk of entrapment in flowing grain. Another major effort was reducing the ...

The Agriculture Department said it’s taking applications for a second round of Biden-era funding to help farmers hit by natural disasters. The Agriculture Department is taking a second round of ...

Bryan Hurlburt, left, and Gov. Ned Lamont by a flooded vegetable field in Glastonbury in 2023. Credit: Mark Pazniokas / CT Mirror It has been nearly a year since heavy rainfall left Kaitlyn Kimball’s ...

After months of negotiations between state and federal officials, Connecticut will receive about $53 million from a federal block grant designed to help small and midsized farmers recoup ...

After months of negotiations between state and federal officials, Connecticut will receive about $53 million from a federal block grant designed to help small and midsized farmers recoup ...

A renowned banjo player, who almost lost a finger, is one of over 150 farmers injured since 2019.