The latest news from the agricultural sector
2026-01-23
New Economic Analysis Shows Solutions to Maintain Iowa’s Corn and Ethanol Industry
Without immediate passage of nationwide, year-round E15 and access to ultra-low carbon ethanol markets, such as sustainable aviation fuel and marine fuel, Iowa’s corn and ethanol industry will continue... Read more
2026-01-23
Organic Agriculture Research in Action: High Tunnels and Cover Cropping with Moore Family Farms
Moore Family Farms is a family-owned and operated farm located in Warsaw, North Carolina. Managed by Robert Moore and his son Dakota, the farm was founded in 1833 based on principles of... Read more
2026-01-23
Tariff Revenue from Ag Input Imports Was Nearly $1 Billion in 2025
Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration collected an estimated $958 million in revenue from selected agricultural inputs from February to October of 2025, according to North Dakota State... Read more
2026-01-23
Tax Changes in the Big Beautiful Bill: What Farmers Need to Know
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, marks one of the most comprehensive tax reforms in decades. For farmers and ranchers, this legislation isn't just political... Read more
2026-01-23
Meet the Superhero Farm Robots in Training
In the Marvel Comics universe, Thor is known for wielding a magical hammer with superhuman stamina. Read more
2026-01-23
The Crop Market Outlook Remains Challenging
As is customary, USDA provides the final production numbers for the crops harvested in the fall in January. But along with that report, we also receive updates on quarterly crop stocks and use and the... Read more
2026-01-23
Missouri Weather In 2025: From Bitter Cold To Flash Drought
Missouri farmers faced another challenging weather year in 2025, says University of Missouri Extension state climatologist Zachary Leasor. Read more
2026-01-23
This Tribe in Kansas is Building New Products — and Houses — With its Hemp
Hundreds of huge, round bales lay arranged in neat rows and stacks outside Prairie Band Ag’s processing facility north of Topeka. Read more
2026-01-23
State Agriculture Department Announces Overtime Tax Credit Advance Portal is Now Open for Farmers to Register
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) today announced that the State’s Farm Employer Overtime Credit advance portal is now open for farmers to register and begin... Read more
2026-01-23
As Farmers Continue to Grow More Corn, Industry Leaders Warn of an Economic Crisis Without New Markets
Corn production in Iowa and the U.S. has been on an upward trajectory for decades and hit a record high in 2025. Read more
2026-01-23
Enrollment For Dairy Margin Coverage Program Now Open
Enrollment for the 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program is open now through February 26. All dairy farmers are encouraged to enroll, as it provides an effective safety net for small and mid-sized... Read more
2026-01-23
Preventing Lamb Laosses: The First 30 Days
Lambing is an exciting time of year, especially when everything goes well. It’s also an economically important time; after all, you can’t sell lambs that don’t make it to weaning. Getting your lambs... Read more