Local Food Markets Gain Support as USDA Expands Regional Programs
Federal agriculture officials continue to place more attention on strengthening local food markets across the…
Farm Bill Advances in House Agriculture Committee
The 2026 Farm Bill moved one step closer to becoming law after the House Agriculture…
USDA Opens Enrollment for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened enrollment for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, making…
USDA Sustainable Farm Research Funding to Exceed $1 Billion
The U.S. government announced that USDA sustainable farm research funding will surpass $1 billion following…
USDA Launches One Farmer, One File Initiative to Streamline Producer Records
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced the One Farmer, One File initiative, a modernization…
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…
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…
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…