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Market diversification is key to livestock exports during this time of uncertainty with China.
The National Farmers Union hopes that bipartisan discussions will not be lost over the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill.
The American Butter Institute says that a dairy-free butter product manufactured by Country Croc is mislabeled and should not include any reference to dairy.
BASF is rolling out its new InVigor Gold canola variety to be produced in areas of the US where it has not traditionally been produced before.
Trade negotiations with Canada are encountering sticking points due to some ag industry safeguards they have in place.
The results of a long-term study conducted by the University of Idaho show that cattle grazing helps, not hinders, sage grouse habitat.
US Wheat Associates helps to educate foreign buyers on the positive aspects of US wheat.
Today, a specialty crops grower from Oregan shares his personal message on the need for ag labor and ag labor reform.
A New York dairy farmer recently went to Washington, DC to give his personal testimony on how important immigrant laborers are to his operation.
The potential cost of NWS if it enters the US is huge, and the stakes are high for cattle producers shows why it is important to take steps now to ensure it does not cross over into the US from Mexico.
Sulfur applications are being tested on corn and soybean crops.
With good demand, when will the corn market rally?
The NEXT Program was voted on by the National Milk Producers Federation Board of Directors to dedicate an assessment of dairy products sold for export market development.
The US Soybean Innovation Lab has created a strong soybean market in Africa as well as enhancing soybean export demand from US producers.
R-CALF United Stock Growers of America says that the MAHA report supports meat consumption.
There are new tools and technologies that can assist with crossbreeding dairy and beef cattle, which is proving to have several benefits for producers.
The Mosaic Company's Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems 4R Certification program has over 5 million validated acres and is designed to enhance nutrient use efficiency.
American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture continues to publish educational materials, including children's books.
Expanded milk options in school lunch menus is anticipated to lead to less food waste and support child nutrition and the US Dairy Industry.
The agency is working to make customer service more efficient using mobile service technology.
USDA is investing in South America to upgrade a facility that will increase the number of sterile flies that can be used to mate with the New World screwworm females, which then kill the pest as females can only mate once.
While China has been a hard red winter wheat customer, they have not been a big customer for US wheat producers.
More specific farming technology can lead to reduced chemical use and increased efficacy
Close to half of America's farmers are at retirement age or beyond.
An intensive cyber infrastructure is helping farmers with real data-driven, visual decision-making tools.
The Environmental Protection Agency needs to remain the lead agency when it comes to testing and regulating ag chemical applications, according to the National Corn Growers Association.
After years of work, the Federal Milk Marketing Order has been updated and is now in effect.
Microsoft is expanding its Farm Beats program to help FFA learn about data management, analytics and AI.
In addition to current NWS control efforts, USDA is investing $21 million to resurrect a facility that will produce more sterile flies to drop into NWS-infested areas of Mexico as a way of preventing it from coming into the US.
Farmers are having to "push to pencil" when it comes to profitability and stay in operation.
US Sorghum producers are excited about the potential India market opportunities.
Power Pollen, is an IP company licensing seed companies to sell their innovative pollen technogy to assist with row crop viability.
BASF offers products that can provide flexibility to respond to less frequent but potentially severe diseases such as late blight in potatoes.
A new suite of policies has been released under a new USDA initiative to support small family farms.
The USDA May meat and beef production forecast shows forecasted trends for 2026.
The USDA May meat and beef production forecast shows forecasted trends for 2026.
The US had record pork exports into Mexico in 2024 with more growth expected this year.
Sign-ups are open for General CRP and Continuous CRP. More details on Continuous CRP in today's report.
A proposed settlement with JBS for $83.5 million was preliminarily approved by the court. Cattle producers who sold live cattle to the big four packers or traded live cattle futures from June 1, 2015, to November 1, 2016, are eligible to file a claim under the settlement.
Risk management is key to when it comes to filling feedlots in the current tight cattle supply situation.
Natinal Milk Producers Federation on immigration and work being done on the issue by the Trump Administration.