The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, now in both the House and Senate, includes a hidden farm bill. This rare move could bring major changes to farm policy if passed. It increases crop insurance support ...

Midwestern dairy businesses will soon have the opportunity to apply for nearly $3 million in funding through two direct-to-business grant programs from the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA).

The USDA’s June 30 Acreage and Grain Stocks reports provided key data for the 2025 crop year, leading to revised projections for corn, wheat, and soybeans. Lower harvested acres are tightening supply ...

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association highlighted support for landowner rights, increased tax exemptions, and disease prevention funding. Improvements to crop insurance and trade program support ...

The 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Convention, themed “Imagine. Grow. Lead.,” will be held from January 9–14 in Anaheim, California. It will bring together farmers, ranchers, and ...

Cyanobacteria flourish in warm, nutrient-rich water. Nutrients from improperly applied fertilizers or manure runoff can feed the algae, leading to rapid bloom formation. These blooms often appear as ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a phased reopening of cattle, bison, and equine imports from Mexico after a temporary halt due to the New World Screwworm outbreak. Imports were ...

The reopening begins with the Douglas, Arizona port, followed by Columbus and Santa Teresa in New Mexico, and later ports in Texas including Del Rio and Laredo. Each phase depends on risk assessments ...

Effective July 1, 2025, the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced updated interest rates for a variety of farm loan programs aimed at supporting American agriculture. These loans help ...

To support this progress, Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) has unveiled its 2025-26 program year, offering a comprehensive lineup of both in-person and virtual training sessions tailored for today’s ...

Dr. Amy Radunz was named the 2025 Cattlemen of the Year. Based in Pierce County, Radunz is a seasoned stocker cattle producer and currently works as a Beef Cattle Technical Specialist for Purina.

The U.S. Senate has approved major dairy-friendly provisions in a new farm bill, earning praise from the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), which is urging quick passage by the House.