(Washington, D.C. - June 16, 2026) - Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms f...

Washington, D.C. - Today, Farm Action released a new rancher-backed policy roadmap to address record-high beef prices by rebuilding domestic cattle production and restoring competition, rather than relying on increased imports. The roadmap argues that today's high beef prices are rooted in decades of consolidation in m...

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon hosted several land-grant university leaders at USDA for a roundtable discussion and announced the opening of the FY2026 funding opportunity for the Research Facilities Act program. President Trump's Working Families Tax Cuts pro...

The Farm Credit System remains financially strong despite growing stress in parts of the farm economy, according to information presented to the Farm Credit Administration board. As of March 31, the System reported stable earnings and increased capital levels. Total capital reached $86.4 billion, up 7.3 percent from la...

Financial stress is mounting in Brazil's farm sector as auctions of creditor-seized farmland continue to climb. According to data compiled by Reuters, rising debt troubles are forcing more Brazilian farmers into bankruptcy or loan defaults. Lower grain prices, high interest rates, rising input costs, and weather-relate...

Clean fuel producers have more certainty heading into the current tax year following an updated federal model tied to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. Clean Fuels Alliance America welcomed the Department of Energy's release of the latest 45ZCF-GREET model, which reflects changes approved by Congress last July. The...

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture will host a free produce safety workshop on Tuesday, June 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hilltop Farm in Des Lacs. "Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about local produce safety policies, Good Agricultural Practices / Good Handling Practices cert...

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has expanded the Minnesota Ag Weather Network (MAWN) with three new weather stations in East Central Minnesota. The stations-located in Isanti, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs counties-add important coverage in an area where producers have needed more localized environmental data to supp...

A proposed provision in the House farm bill that would limit schools' ability to purchase certain imported foods is generating debate among agricultural groups and school nutrition officials. Supporters say the measure would increase purchases of U.S.-grown products and strengthen domestic agricultural markets. Critics...

A proposal by the Environmental Protection Agency to increase renewable fuel blending requirements through 2027 is drawing strong reactions across the agricultural sector and boosting expectations for soybean oil demand. The proposal would raise Renewable Fuel Standard volumes and encourage greater use of biomass-based...

Ethanol industry groups are intensifying efforts to ensure renewable fuels are included in emerging international maritime fuel policies, arguing the shipping sector could become a major new source of demand for U.S. agriculture. The push comes as the International Maritime Organization and national governments conside...

USDA lowered its forecast for the 2026 winter wheat crop Thursday, citing continued drought stress across key production areas in the Southern Plains. The June World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report projected winter wheat production at about 1.03 billion bushels, down from earlier expectations. The agenc...

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture invites farmers, educators, researchers, and advocates to submit session proposals and speaker suggestions for the 2027 Minnesota Organic Conference, set for January 7-8, 2027, at the River's Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud, MN. For more than two decades, the Minnesota Organi...

South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging producers to test the nitrate levels in their forages. High nitrate levels in hay and forage can pose serious health risks to livestock, particularly pregnant animals and ruminants such as cattle. Nitrate test strips can give producers a quick, low-cost screening t...

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring joined lawmakers and study partners at the Capitol today to highlight the results of an irrigation and drainage study commissioned by the 69th Legislative Assembly through House Bill 1531. The study was completed by Decision Innovation Solutions based in Iowa. "The study show...

Three Wisconsin dairy farmers are challenging the federal dairy checkoff program, arguing it forces producers to fund promotional and research efforts such as the "Got Milk?" campaign. The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed the lawsuit against Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and the National Dairy Pr...

As concerns grow over the spread of New World Screwworm, the beef checkoff has launched new resources to help cattle producers identify, prevent, and respond to potential infestations. The National Cattlemen's Beef Association's checkoff-funded Issues Management and Public Relations team has developed educational mater...

The USDA's World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report showed little change from the previous month. The U.S. wheat outlook projects smaller supplies and, with no other changes to the balance sheet, lower ending stocks. Supplies are reduced on decreased output as all-wheat production is projected at 1.543 bil...

The North Dakota State University Research Extension Centers' annual field days are set. The annual events at NDSU's Research Extension Center sites across the state will feature speakers, tours and field demonstrations for farmers, ranchers, crop advisers, landowners, horticulturalists and local stakeholders. "Th...

As part of National Dairy Month, the American Biogas Council today released new data showing continued growth in the number of dairy farms that recycle their manure into renewable energy using biogas capture systems. Currently, 496 American dairies capture energy from their manure, using anaerobic digestion to recycle ...