The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus affecting dairy herds around the country may have landed in California's Central Valley as the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is investigating a possible outbreak at three dairy farms.

From brittle, brown lawns and cracked soils to dry ponds and crops, the signs are clear: A large portion of Ohio is again officially in a drought.

Turning cow and hog manure into an energy source isn’t a new idea, but entrepreneur and farmer Mark Herres hopes to make it a successful one on his 100-acre farm in southwest Ohio.

Pressure is mounting to get a farm bill done yet this year.

USDA is awarding $35 million for seven projects in seven states through the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (CPEP). The funds will help U.S. fertilizer businesses expand nutrient production.

University of Missouri researchers are working to develop the first-ever vaccine proven to protect cattle from a devastating tick-borne cattle disease known as bovine anaplasmosis. The research is vital to the state’s economy as it aims to protect Missouri’s $1.6 billion cattle industry.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Wednesday the availability of an updated guideline that makes recommendations to strengthen the documentation that supports animal-raising or environment-related claims on meat or poultry product labeling.

The Renewable Fuels Association on Tuesday called on California to allow the lower-cost, lower-carbon E15 fuel blend, containing 15 percent ethanol, as part of its efforts to enhance the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard.

With cash corn and soybean prices 30% below a year ago, farm leaders Tuesday at the Farm Progress Show were frustrated that the farm bill is stalled and will likely remain that way until after the November election.

U.S. agricultural exports in fiscal year (FY) 2025 are forecast at $169.5 billion, down $4.0 billion from the revised forecast for FY 2024. This decline is primarily driven by lower unit values of soybeans, corn, and cotton, as well as lower volumes of beef.

AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, today introduced its AE50 award-winning Fendt® 600 Vario® Series tractor to North America.

An ag tax professor says several tax benefits are scheduled to expire at the end of 2025.

U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for its thorough, science-based process resulting in the deregulation of the HB4® drought-tolerant trait from Bioceres Crop Solutions announced on August 27, 2024. The farmer leaders of USW are confident that the HB4® trait has the potential to deliver significant producer and consumer benefits.

Late U.S. corn and soybean development remains ahead of average. That followed another week of generally favorable conditions in much of the Midwest and Plains, with some areas expected to see some stress this week from hot, mostly dry conditions, along the potential for severe storms.

At this year’s Farm Progress Show, Case IH is launching a wide range of farmer-centric solutions that pair precision technology and purposefully designed equipment to make operations easier, more efficient and more productive.

Once again, Illinois is the most expensive state in the Corn Belt to cash rent non-irrigated cropland, according to survey data released by USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service on Aug. 23.

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) unveiled a new Strategic Investment Program, “Young Pork Advocates,” for young individuals ages 18-22. This initiative expands on NPPC’s Strategic Investment Program and aims to empower young advocates within the pork industry.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will provide $2,000 grants to 137 participating school districts or schools to purchase meat, eggs, produce, dairy and other local foods from area farmers. Launched in 2022, Local Food for Schools (LFS) pairs school lunch programs with a local food hub to connect to area farmers.

After a tumultuous week of rail worker stoppage between the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) and the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National (CN) railways, the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) on Saturday, Aug. 24 forced binding arbitration on all parties.

U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she expects the farm bill to be a top focal point of this week’s Farm Progress Show.

Nearly a month after gathering in Lincoln for a special session, state legislators granted their final approval to a tax reform bill on August 20.

Earlier this year, highly pathogenic avian influenza infected dairy cattle in some states, though not in Missouri. Could the disease affect pigs?

When considering preparing food for space travel, things like size and nutritional content must be taken into account. A less obvious but just as important concern: Does the food produce crumbs?

The USDA is reporting strong new crop corn and soybean export sales for the week ending August 15th.

Canadian officials ordered the lockout to end on the country's two major railways Thursday, but the main union involved late Thursday said workers will take down picket lines for Canadian National (CN) but the work stoppage will continue for the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC).

Clean Fuels Alliance America expressed disappointment in the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) recently proposed amendments to its low carbon fuel standard (LCFS). If adopted, these changes would impose caps on credits for soy- and canola-based biodiesel and renewable diesel, without sufficient scientific evidence to support such limitations.

Eleven grants have been awarded through NIFA’s Rural Health and Safety Education Program (RHSE). Approximately $3.8 million was awarded to 11 Land-grant Universities to support rural health projects for individuals and families.

USMEF Chair Randy Spronk joined a team of representatives from the Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA) to meet with prospective buyers and study market opportunities for U.S. soybeans and red meat in Indonesia.