MANKATO - Minnesota Soybean is returning to the Farmfest grounds Aug. 4-6 at the Gilfillan Estate in Morton to raise the banner and stake its claim as the State of Soy. "Minnesota, of course, has a deep connection to farming, and soybeans play a huge part in our agriculture industry, from providing jobs to driving...

Washington D.C. - Following last week's settlement between the U.S. Department of Justice, 17 state attorneys general, and three dominant egg producers accused of coordinating to inflate wholesale egg prices, the American Economic Liberties Project is calling for a congressional hearing: "For years, American famil...

America's corn farmers generated an estimated $142 billion in economic activity in 2025, according to a new study from the National Corn Growers Association. The report found growers produced a record 17.02 billion bushels of corn on nearly 99 million acres, with the crop valued at more than $70 billion. The study says...

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is urging the Food and Drug Administration to authorize ivermectin in medicated livestock feed as the New World Screwworm continues spreading across Texas. Miller says while the FDA recently approved injectable ivermectin for emergency use, feed-based treatment would allow prod...

A new $42 million initiative from the American Farmland Trust's Beef Grazing Network aims to help 700 beef producers improve profitability through better grazing practices, healthier soils and stronger marketing opportunities. Backed by $30 million from USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service, the program will se...

The National FFA Organization is looking to create the next generation of community leaders through its inaugural Catalyst Conference. Held June 18-20 in Indianapolis, the conference brought together students from two dozen FFA chapters for leadership development, chapter planning and hands-on service as part of FFA's ...

The American Soybean Association is applauding the Environmental Protection Agency's approval of new crop protection technologies, saying the products will give farmers more tools to manage weeds, protect yields, and support regenerative farming practices. ASA said the approvals provide soybean growers access to newer ...

Farm groups are pushing back against Bayer's request for new duties on glyphosate imports from China, warning the move could raise costs for farmers already facing tight margins. Bayer, through its Monsanto subsidiary, has asked federal officials to impose antidumping and countervailing duties on Chinese glyphosate imp...

In preparation for America's 250th Anniversary on the Fourth of July, USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service provides tips for practicing safe food handling when grilling and hosting outdoor gatherings. "The summer heat increases food safety risks, but simple steps can prevent foodborne illness from outdoor gat...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Unwilling to take on the big meatpacking monopolies, President Trump has incorrectly blamed ranchers, the weather, and even his own trade policies for our nation's record high beef prices. Yet despite cutting beef tariffs and authorizing record-high beef imports, the administration has failed to brin...

Family farmers receive just 11.8 cents of every dollar consumers spend on food, according to an updated National Farmers Union report released ahead of Independence Day. The report tracks the farmers' share of popular cookout foods and highlights the growing gap between grocery store prices and what producers earn. NFU...

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture signed a memorandum of understanding establishing the American Farm Legacy 250 Program. This national initiative will recognize farm families who have shaped American agriculture and contributed to the nation's history w...

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will host a free waste pesticide collection event on July 16 in Clay County. Farmers, residents, and businesses can safely dispose of unwanted and unusable pesticides. Participants from all counties are welcome. The program accepts unwanted and unusable agricultural and consumer ...

The National Corn Growers Association has released a new strategy outlining how the U.S. corn industry can build demand over the next 250 years, emphasizing the need to develop new domestic and international markets as production continues to increase. The report, released as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary...

The U.S. International Trade Commission has voted to maintain the antidumping order on fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico, rejecting a request to revoke the trade measure after finding no changed circumstances that would justify ending it. The commission's decision means the existing antidumping order will remain in e...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Scientists have discovered an evolutionary innovation in soybean plants that might improve crop yields if fine-tuned through alternative approaches such as gene editing, according to a study published this month in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. "Legume-based crops can ...

Clean Fuels Alliance America filed a motion to intervene in consolidated litigation against the 2026-27 Renewable Fuel Standard rule, Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) v. EPA. Clean Fuels plans to aggressively defend EPA's biomass-based diesel volumes, which are driving a critical market opportunity for American fa...

The North Dakota Stockmen's Association welcomed nearly 60 youth exhibitors and their families to the 31st annual North Dakota Junior Beef Expo June 27-28 at the McKenzie County Ag Expo in Watford City, N.D. "The Junior Beef Expo was started to provide an opportunity for youth to gain interest and involvement in t...

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the launch of the $500 million Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-Term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program, a new initiative administered through USDA Rural Development to expand domestic fertilizer manufacturing, strengthen America's fertilizer supp...

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (SPUR) Program that will provide temporary support for eligible beef processing establishments. Under SPUR, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide up to $500 million in payments to eligible entities to support...