The latest news from the agricultural sector
2026-02-06
Kentucky Farm Woman of the Year - Kristan Wright
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2026-02-06
Agriculture groups join forces to call for USMCA renewal
Forty farm and agricultural groups, and growing, have launched the Agricultural Coalition for the United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, underscoring the accord’s vital role as an economic engine for... Read more
2026-02-06
BDO Zones could unlock billions in Canadian forest bioeconomy investment
Canada's forest industry is being dismantled in plain sight. Read more
2026-02-06
Anaerobic digestion could cut dairy carbon footprint by 20%, study finds
Combining continuous crop cover with anaerobic digestion of manure and biomass could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from dairy farming, though researchers warn careful management is... Read more
2026-02-06
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears for Spring Planted Crops, Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their existing crop insurance coverage is quickly approaching for spring... Read more
2026-02-06
Ag Leaders Warn of Risk of ‘Widespread Collapse of American Agriculture’
Progressive Farmer’s Jerry Hagstrom and Chris Clayton reportedthat “a bipartisan group of former leaders of America’s major agricultural commodity associations and biofuels organizations, farmer... Read more
2026-02-06
Kazakhstan becomes significant lentil exporter
Kazakhstan is rapidly becoming a player in the pulse market, according to a market analysis firm. Read more
2026-02-06
BLM, USDA Forest Service Announce 2026 Grazing Fees
The federal grazing fee for 2026, as calculated by the National Agricultural Statistics Service, is $1.69 per animal unit month for lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S.... Read more
2026-02-06
Protecting bottom line should be considered in a volatile cattle market
Cattle prices remain high, but producers are urged to be prepared for when they inevitably fall. Read more
2026-02-06
Agriculture Groups Urge EPA to Uphold Science-Based Pesticide Review Process
A coalition of leading agricultural organizations today sent a letter to Lee Zeldin, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), urging the agency to uphold its rigorous,... Read more
2026-02-06
Incentive program focused on regenerative agriculture practices
PepsiCo is paying farmers in Saskatchewan and Manitoba for their use of specific regenerative agriculture practices. Read more