Responsible for the international marketing of U.S. Soy in 90+ markets around the world, the board of directors of the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) are tasked with guiding the organization's work to attain market access, differentiate and elevate preference for U.S. Soy. On Tuesday, USSEC's 2026/2027 Board of Di...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rural Voices USA today called out President Trump and Congressional Republicans for abandoning American farmers, as the president's State of the Union address last night touted lower cost of living and "energy dominance", failing to mention the thousands of farm families facing bankruptcy. ...

Yesterday, Farmers for Free Trade held the first in a series of nationwide USMCA roundtable discussions in San Antonio, Texas. The event took place in the historic courtyard at the Kimpton Santo Hotel, the very spot where President George H.W. Bush signed NAFTA with the leaders of Canada and Mexico in October 1992. The...

The Minnesota FFA Foundation recognizes National FFA Week as an opportunity for supporters of agricultural education and the FFA to give back and invest in the strength of these programs. Some of these opportunities area as follows. Give FFA Day is a one day giving campaign promoting Minnesota FFA during National FFA W...

HORACE, N.D., February 25, 2026 - When a serious injury, illness or natural disaster threatens a farm family's ability to plant, harvest or care for livestock, the future of that operation can hang in the balance. Now, farm and ranch families in Missouri will have a new safety net. Farm Rescue today announced it is exp...

House Agriculture Committee Chairman "GT" Thompson has announced a new date for the full committee markup of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. The original scheduled date on Monday was postponed due to inclement weather in the nation's Capitol. The new date for the full committee markup will ...

Some U.S. farmers are turning to specialty crops and alternative enterprises as low commodity prices and high input costs squeeze traditional farm profits. Extension specialists say interest is rising in wine grapes, specialty grains, produce and agritourism ventures. On-farm processing and direct-to-consumer sales are...

Artificial intelligence and precision technology are playing a growing role on U.S. dairy farms as producers seek greater efficiency and ways to manage ongoing labor shortages. Dairy cooperatives and technology firms say AI-driven tools can track milk production, feeding behavior and animal health indicators in real ti...

Bismarck, N.D. - NDFB has named Calvin Benson as its new Director of Public Policy. He began his role on February 17 and will lead NDFB's legislative efforts and policy development on behalf of the organization's members. Benson brings more than a decade of experience in public policy at the local, state, and federal l...

Ducks Unlimited, the leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation, and AgriWebb, the world's most connected livestock management platform, today announced a strategic partnership to support livestock producers with their herd and land management to collectively improve the profitability and conservation benefits of ra...

WASHINGTON, D.C. [Feb. 24, 2026] - The National Potato Council installed its 2026 roster of Executive Committee leaders last night at the organization's annual NPC Washington Summit. During the Annual Meeting of the Voting Delegates on Monday, Feb. 23, Ben Sklarczyk of Johannesburg, Mich., was elected to serve as the C...

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump said he will increase a temporary tariff from ten percent to 15 percent on U.S. imports from all countries. Reuters said that's the maximum level allowed by law, and he made the move after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his tariff program. Ag groups responded to the Court's ...

New statistical reports from the Renewable Fuels Association show the value of the U.S. ethanol industry's exports rose to a record $7.6 billion in 2025. The rise was fueled by a record 2.18 billion gallons of ethanol exports and 11.6 million metric tons of distillers' grains shipments. "Growth in the export marke...

Farmers and conservation groups filed a lawsuit last week challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's reapproval of dicamba herbicide that's sprayed on genetically-resistant cotton and soybeans. "The re-registration of dicamba flies in the face of a decade of damning evidence, real-world farming know-how, so...

Cattle on feed on February 1 and placements in feedlots declined year-over-year. That's according to the recent Cattle on Feed Report. About 11.5 million head of cattle and calves were on feed at the beginning of the month, which the USDA said is down two percent on an annual basis. Placements last month totaled 1.74 m...

Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced legislation today to require full refunds of Trump's illegal tariff taxes, which were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday b...

The Fertilizer Institute today voiced strong support for key conservation, innovation, and nutrient stewardship provisions included in the House Agriculture Committee's draft Farm Bill proposal. "TFI applauds Chairman Thompson for recognizing the important role that nutrient stewardship and conservation technologi...

Signup for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program ends Thursday. The National Milk Producers Federation is urging farmers to apply for the program as part of a risk management strategy that helps dairy producers weather economic swings. "Dairy Margin Coverage is an essential part of a dairy farmer's business resilienc...

U.S. pork exports posted the second highest value and third largest volume on record in 2025, according to year-end data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. December beef exports were the largest in eight months, but full-year shipments fell substantially year-over-year, largely due to the...

At the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Outlook Forum on Friday, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a Request for Information (RFI) on Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Areas in Statistical Data, Analysis, and Research at USDA. Numerous entities within USDA, including the Economic Rese...