According to this month's World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates report from USDA, the 2025/26 U.S. corn outlook is unchanged relative to last month. Feed and residual use is unchanged at 6.2 billion bushels reflecting reported disappearance during the December-February quarter as indicated in the March 31 Grain...

Rising energy and fuel costs are placing increasing strain on rural American communities, even as the broader U.S. economy shows signs of resilience in early 2026. CoBank said a strong first quarter, marked by steady job growth, solid consumer spending, and continued investment, has done little to shield rural areas fr...

A three-week strike by almost 4,000 employees at the JBS beef processing plant in Greeley, Colorado, is ending as employees were scheduled to return to work on Tuesday, April 7. MSN reports that the employees returned to work without a new contract as JBS agreed to resume negotiations this week. Union President Kim Cor...

National Farmers Union President Rob Larew released the following statement in response to the proposed settlement agreement reached between John Deere and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois regarding right-to-repair claims. "When critical equipment breaks down, farmers must be able to m...

The American Highland Cattle Association and Curious Plot are teaming up to reshape the image of the popular and growing heritage beef breed. American Highland is a breed known for its resilience, maternal instincts and beef quality, making these cattle low-maintenance and profitable for both purebred and crossbreeding...

U.S. corn farmers are facing growing uncertainty around fertilizer affordability and access, with concern mounting well beyond the current planting season, according to new survey results released today by the National Corn Growers Association. Findings from two nationwide surveys conducted in late March reveal that wh...

Scott Stump, Chief Executive Officer of the National FFA Organization, was recently inducted into Purdue University's Alpha Gamma Rho chapter as an honorary member. Alpha Gamma Rho is a national social-professional fraternity that focuses on personal development, fostering leadership and brotherhood among men who plan ...

USDA's Research, Education, and Economics Under Secretary Dr. Scott Hutchins today announced the launch of the USDA National Proving Grounds Network for AgTech (NPG-Ag), a nationwide initiative designed to rigorously evaluate agricultural technologies under real-world U.S. farming and ranching conditions. The initiativ...

Farmer sentiment improved in March as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose to 127, up from 116 in February. The improvement was driven by a notable increase in producers' expectations for the future, with the Future Expectations Index climbing 14 points and the Current Conditions Index rising 6 poi...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 7, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announced an initial award of $32.8 million in grants under the new Grassland Resilience and Conservation Initiative, supported by funding from McDonald's USA, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and several key McDonald's USA bee...

Deere & Company announced today that it has reached a settlement agreement to resolve the multidistrict "right to repair" litigation pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. This settlement addresses the issues raised in the 2022 complaint and brings this case to ...

Soybean farmer leaders were in Milwaukee on March 31st in order to present a ceremonial check in the amount of $200,000 for the Phase II expansion of the Agriculture Maritime Export Facility at Port Milwaukee. The facility, owned and operated by The DeLong Company, originally became operational in 2023. The Phase II ...

A five-year review of countervailing duties on phosphate imports from Morocco and Russia is underway. Agri-Pulse reported that fertilizer producers Mosaic and Simplot say they're in favor of keeping the duties in place. The tariffs range from 16.6 percent to over 47 percent, and have been in place since 2021 when Mosai...

The National Farmers Union is accepting applications for its Beginning Farmer Institute, a free ten-week online program designed to strengthen farm and ranch businesses. Open to producers ages 18 and older, the competitive program offers weekly training, peer networking, and one-on-one technical assistance. Participant...

USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service has announced that more than $8.4 million in funding is available to support U.S. agricultural exports through three programs: the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program, Emerging Markets Program, and Quality Samples Program. The funding aims to help farmers and producers o...

February exports of U.S. pork were slightly higher year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. While beef exports trended lower, due in large part to continued lack of access to China, shipments of beef variety meat posted another strong increase. The February tot...

Rural Voices USA today announced a continuation of its six-figure "Stop the Stall" advertising campaign targeting congressional districts across Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, as gas prices approach $4 a gallon nationwide and Congress departs for a two-week recess without passing year-round E15 legislation. ...

St. Paul, Minn.: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture's (MDA) Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division (PFMD) conducts inspections statewide to protect public health, the environment, worker safety, and ensure compliance with federal and Minnesota laws. As inspection schedules ramp up each season, the MDA remind...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced updated loan interest rates for April, offering a key benchmark for producers making financing decisions ahead of the planting season. Operating loans are set at 4.75%, while farm ownership loans will carry a 5.75% interest rate. The rates reflect broader trends in credi...

Organic producers across the U.S. are reporting delays in receiving federal reimbursements intended to offset certification costs, raising concerns about cash flow during a critical time of year. The payments are administered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Organic Certification Cost Share Program. Farmers...