The latest news from the agricultural sector

2023-08-21

Impetus slows for higher cropland values, say ag bankers

The farm real estate market was resilient in the face of higher interest rates and “some moderation” in the farm economy this spring, according to commercial lenders surveyed by five regional Federal... Read more

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2023-08-21

Extreme heat and dryness in Corn Belt may threaten yields

After several weeks of unremarkable temperatures and widely scattered showers and storms in the Corn Belt, the final week of August could bring a very unwelcome change — extreme heat and dryness are... Read more

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2023-08-21

Rural broadband projects get $667 million in USDA backing

The White House announced $677 million in grants and loans for high-speed internet service in rural areas of 22 states and the Marshall Islands. With the fourth round of funding, the USDA has put $3.1... Read more

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2023-08-21

Vilsack pitches ‘forward-thinking’ approach to agriculture in visit to Harrisburg

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited Harrisburg University to highlight his vision for supporting small- and mid-sized agricultural producers through the USDA’s climate-smart... Read more

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2023-08-21

IUB orders Summit to turn over financial details of pipeline

Summit Carbon Solutions must reveal the financial aspects of its agreements with ethanol plants to the attorneys for two groups that seek to verify the economic claims of Summit’s proposed carbon... Read more

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2023-08-21

Texas has poor pasture conditions; cattlemen remain hopeful for rain

About 70% of Texas pasture is in poor condition, according to USDA, but cattle producers are hanging in through the dry conditions with optimism that moisture will return. Read more

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2026-03-03

USDA Seeks Nominees for the Peanut Standards Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Peanut Standards Board to fill seats for six producers and six industry representatives. Six seats will be appointed for two-year... Read more

2026-02-25

USDA Seeks Organizations to Nominate Members to the American Lamb Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications from lamb producers, seedstock producers, feeders or first handler organizations interesting in nominating members to the American... Read more

2026-02-24

USDA Announces Rate Increase for Economic Adjustment Assistance for Textile Mills Program

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced a payment rate increase for the Economic Adjustment Assistance for Textile... Read more

2026-02-24

An Indoor Air Scrubber for Removing Ammonia in Poultry Houses

Researchers from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are helping poultry farmers protect their flocks and their employees, while improving poultry production. ARS researchers recently... Read more

2026-02-23

USDA Seeks Nominees for the American Pecan Council

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the American Pecan Council to fill seats for seven members and seven alternates for four-year terms, beginning Oct. 1, 2026, and... Read more

2026-02-23

USDA Seeks Nominees for the Hazelnut Marketing Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Hazelnut Marketing Board to fill seats for nine members and nine alternates for two-year terms, beginning July 1, 2026, and ending... Read more