U.S. Farmers Shift Planting Plans as Soybean Acreage Rises
The USDA projects a notable shift in 2026 crop planting decisions, with producers expected to…
Farm-to-School Partnerships Highlighted at Farmers’ Convergence in California
Farm-to-school partnerships are gaining renewed attention as growers and food system advocates gather in Hopland,…
National Farm Machinery Show Highlights New Equipment and Technology for U.S. Farmers
The 60th annual National Farm Machinery Show is underway at the Kentucky Exposition Center in…
Illinois Farmer Stress Support Program Launches Statewide
The University of Illinois Extension has introduced a new Illinois farmer stress support program to…
USDA Final Emergency Livestock Relief Payments Issued for 2023 and 2024 Losses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued final Emergency Livestock Relief Program payments to producers…
Many Producers Under Financial Strain as Farm Economy Struggles Deepen
New survey data shows that many U.S. producers describe themselves as “fighting for survival” as…
USDA Corn Acreage Revision Sends Shockwaves Through Corn Markets
A major USDA corn acreage revision this week triggered sharp reactions across U.S. grain markets…
U.S. Beef Import Expansion and What It Means for American Farms
In early February 2026, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that increases the United States’…
U.S. Farm Sector Warning Highlights Growing Financial Strain on American Farms
A new U.S. farm sector warning is drawing attention to serious financial stress across rural…
USDA Screwworm Response: New Sterile Fly Releases Near U.S.-Mexico Border
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched a new phase of its USDA screwworm response…