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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2026-01-15

USDA Announces Appointments to National Sheep Industry Improvement Center Board of Directors

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of one producer and one expert in finance and management to serve as members on the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center... Read more

2026-01-15

USDA Announces Appointments to the American Lamb Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of four members to serve on the American Lamb Board. All members will serve three-year terms beginning January 2026. Read more

2026-01-12

Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Bottled Concord Grape Juice, Dried Fruit, and Tree Nuts

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Bottled Concord Grape Juice, Dried Fruit, and Tree Nuts products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance... Read more

2026-01-09

USDA Appoints Members to National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of eight members to serve on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. Six of the eight appointees will serve... Read more

2026-01-08

A New Spring Wheat Germplasm Promises to Reduce Economic Losses Caused by Fusarium

Researchers at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are helping American wheat farmers fight a devastating crop disease. Read more

2026-01-06

USDA Publishes 2024 Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today published the 2024 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary. The summary shows that more than 99 percent of the samples tested had pesticide residues... Read more