U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced that ten additional meat and poultry companies have adopted USDA's voluntary Product of USA label, marking continued momentum behind the Administration's efforts to help consumers easily identify products that are truly born, raised, harvested, and processed ...

The outlook for 2026/27 U.S. wheat this month is for lower supplies, unchanged domestic use and exports, and smaller ending stocks. Supplies are reduced 22 million bushels on lower beginning stocks and production. Production is forecast at 1,536 million bushels, down 7 million from last month. This is the lowest U.S. w...

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall and National Farmers Union President Rob Larew issued a joint statement today on reports that USDA plans to rescind rules that protect farmers under the Packers and Stockyards Act. "America's farmers are deeply troubled by news that USDA plans to rescind or co...

A sandwich that highlights Minnesota apples and pork and a treat right out of church basement potlucks are among the 36 items on the 2026 Minnesota State Fair New Fair Food list. The Apple Donut Ham Grinder and Banana Butterscotch Barnraiser will be served at the Minnesota Farmers Union Coffee Shop at 1635 Dan Patch Av...

The American Coalition for Ethanol has released a preliminary agenda showcasing general sessions and breakout tracks at the organization's 39th annual ACE Conference, taking place August 19-21, 2026, at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center. The agenda will feature several key speakers, including U.S. Representative Mic...

National Farmers Union celebrates the settlement announced by the Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general in Illinois, Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin, resolving a lawsuit against Deere & Company over restrictions on farm equipment repair. "Farmers Union championed this win from the beginning...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expanding coverage options to add revenue protection for forage producers in 12 states, part of the Department's efforts to put Farmers First through improved crop insurance. Implemented by USDA's Risk Management Agency , the new coverage options guard a...

National Farmers Union President Rob Larew shared the following statement after the United States Department of Agriculture proposed to rescind three regulations under the Packers and Stockyards Act. "We are deeply concerned by USDA's proposal to rescind rules that protect family farmers and ranchers from retaliat...

The National Corn Growers Association says a new study confirms what many farmers have suspected for years: U.S. producers are paying far more for crop inputs than their biggest global competitor, Brazil. The report found American corn farmers paid an average of 68 percent more for seed from 2023 through 2025. Herbicid...

A coalition of labor unions, nonprofit organizations and local governments is asking a federal judge to block USDA's planned reorganization, arguing the changes would significantly reduce the agency's ability to serve farmers and rural communities. Reuters said the lawsuit challenges USDA's plan to relocate more than 2...

Runoff into the Missouri River Basin remains well below normal, prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to shorten this year's navigation season. June runoff above Sioux City, Iowa, totaled 2.9 million acre-feet, just 52 percent of average. The Corps now forecasts 2026 runoff at 15.5 million acre-feet, or 60 percent...

The United States Cattlemen's Association is urging the U.S. Trade Representative to impose tougher tariffs on Brazilian beef, arguing imports give Brazil an unfair advantage over American cattle producers. Testifying before USTR, USCA called for an additional 25 percent tariff on all Brazilian bovine products, includi...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting 2.2 million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program for 2026. Through CRP, USDA's Farm Service Agency offers agricultural producers and landowners incentive payments for their conservation efforts while benefiting their agricultural operations and protecting the natio...

Producers continued to express concern about farm finances as the June Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer recorded a 6-point decline in farmer sentiment to 113. The Current Conditions Index fell to an 18-month low of 102, and the Future Expectations Index dropped 7 points. High input costs remained produc...

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 ...