The latest news from the agricultural sector
2026-01-16
35 Years of Farmers Investing Together
The drought of 1988 hit every state in the country. For soybean farmers, it exposed a gap that couldn’t be ignored. Read more
2026-01-16
Map: Continued Drought Conditions Expected for Parts of Southern Plains
The latest seasonal drought outlook from the US Climate Prediction Center is indicating more dryness and drought for portions of the southern Plains, a major winter wheat production region. Read more
2026-01-16
At the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show, Governor Shapiro, Secretary Redding Launch Another $10 Million Round of Agricultural Innovation Grants to Support Farmers and Ag Producers
while visiting the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show(opens in a new tab), Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced grant applications will... Read more
2026-01-16
UK Master Grazer to Host 2026 Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference on Feb. 24 in Russellville
Master Grazer, an education program of the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the Cooperative Extension Service, is hosting its 2026 Alfalfa and... Read more
2026-01-16
Arrington Works With Trump Administration to Lower Input Costs for Farmers
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) led 21 Members of Congress representing Rural America in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Attorney General Pam... Read more
2026-01-16
Trump Administration Appoints Wilmer Stoneman to Serve as State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Virginia
The Trump Administration recently appointed Wilmer Stoneman as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Virginia. Read more
2026-01-16
U of G Invention Saving Cows, Pigs and Poultry from Deadly Diseases
Her award-winning research is high-immune response (HIR™) technology, a test to find animals that can pass down their naturally strong immune response genetics. Read more
2026-01-16
USDA announces 2026 Agricultural Outlook Forum and agribusiness trade missions
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host its 102nd Agricultural Outlook Forum February 19-20, 2026. The event will be held at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott, Arlington,... Read more
2026-01-16
Canadian farmers hoping Carney can find resolution to canola tariffs in China
Canadian farmers are hoping for a breakthrough on punishing tariffs as Prime Minister Mark Carney talks trade in China this week. Read more
2026-01-16
Pulse Industry Welcomes Removal of 100% Tariff on Canadian Peas
Pulse Canada welcomed today’s announcement that China will remove the 100% tariff on Canadian peas beginning March 1, 2026, following the Prime Minister’s visit to Beijing and meetings with Chinese... Read more
2026-01-16
New York State Agriculture Department Makes Available More Than $2.25 Million for Local and County Fairs
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced that more than $2.25 million is now available to youth and county fairs across the State. Of that, $1.65 million is available... Read more
2026-01-16
Uncertainty is the Name of the Game for U.S. Agricultural Trade in 2026
By Luis Ribera and Aleks Schaefer Read more