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Nebraska officials outline resources for livestock producers affected by wildfires
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says all options are on the table to support livestock producers affected by wildfires.
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USDA APHIS urges stronger biosecurity in Indiana
Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to impact poultry producers in Indiana, and a USDA veterinarian says the agency is closely monitoring the outbreak.
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Anticipation builds for possible Trump biofuel policy reveal at White House event
The Trump administration could be poised to make a big announcement on biofuels policy next week.
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Early-spring precipitation trends bolster drought outlooks
Rain and snow patterns during the first two weeks of March are validating the seasonal drought outlook by U.S. weather agencies quite noticeably.
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NFU urges swift finalization of poultry tournament rule
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew Tuesday gave the following statement regarding the delay of the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027.
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Gov. Braun invests record-breaking commitment in agriculture & life sciences
Governor Mike Braun today formally announced a major investment in agricultural and life sciences with the goal of creating 100,000 high wage jobs over 10 years and making Indiana the premier U.S. destination where human therapeutics, animal health, agritech, biotechnology, and environmental innovation flow together along the vital, anchored pathway of private-sector excellence.
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Fertilizer companies face lawsuit as war disruptions put spotlight on industry
Pressure on the fertilizer industry is mounting as agricultural groups seek relief, with at least one new federal lawsuit against the industry having now been filed and farm groups pressing policymakers for action.
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Soybean futures fall as trade deal with China delayed, Brazil steps up exports
A market analyst says a possible delay in an upcoming U.S. and China meeting could slow progress on a trade deal, and that is part of the reason soybean futures have traded 70 cents lower (limit down) as the week begins.
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USDA NIFA launches new rapid response grant opportunity to combat emerging agricultural threats
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announces the launch of a new competitive grant opportunity aimed at rapidly addressing emerging and re-emerging pest and disease threats across the nation’s food and agricultural systems.
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Pork exports open 2026 on high note; beef variety meat value record-high
U.S. pork exports trended higher year-over-year in January, led by another outstanding performance from leading market Mexico, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Potential Iran funding bill, water issues with New Mexico Sen. Ben Ray Luján
As the conflict in the Middle East continues, New Mexico Sen. Ben Ray Luján discusses what farmers and consumers should be concerned about with the war.
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Rancher describes heartbreak after wildfire burns hundreds of thousands of acres in Nebraska
A rancher in western Nebraska says she’s still processing the destruction of a large wildfire that raced across the area recently.
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Ernst works to add value to Iowa-grown crops
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) called on the Trump administration to continue their support of the biofuel industry by ensuring the final 45Z clean fuel production credit rule recognizes a wide array of on-farm practices and truly puts Iowa farmers first.
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Recent farmland sales in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska
DTN's Landwatch Weekly column is a spin-off of Progressive Farmer's monthly column, highlighting the recent results of sales and auctions from across the country.
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Iowa farmer calls for transparency in fertilizer pricing
An eastern Iowa farmer says fertilizer prices have been climbing for years, with the latest spike adding even more pressure on producers.
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Most of the U.S. rented farmland is owned by non-farmers
Over 2.0 million landowners rented out 348 million acres of farmland, according to the results of the 2024 Tenure, Ownership, and Transition of Agricultural Land (TOTAL) survey results released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Of these acres, 79% are owned by non-farming landlords.
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CropLife CEO warns regulatory delays, MAHA politics reshaping crop protection debate
The crop protection industry said a growing backlog at the Environmental Protection Agency combined with political pressure from the Make America Healthy Again movement is creating new challenges for farmers' access to pesticides and other crop protection tools.
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in a Kent County commercial flock
Following an investigation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has detected the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock from Kent County.
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Two strong winter storms producing wind, heavy snow, blizzard conditions through the weekend
A lot of the recent weather talk has been about the severe weather and heavy rains across the middle of the United States -- and for good reason. But it is still March and winter is just a short dip in temperature away from producing areas of heavy snow.
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Congresswoman says Farm Bill 2.0 proposal misses opportunities
Congresswoman says Farm Bill 2.0 proposal misses opportunities.
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USTR initiates Section 301 investigations relating to structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer recently announced the initiation of investigations regarding the acts, policies, and practices of various economies under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 relating to structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors.
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Rail merger would be costly for farmers
The proposed merger of the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railways would leave farmers with fewer transportation options and vulnerable to shipping cost increases at a time when balance sheets have been squeezed to the breaking point by rapidly rising input costs.
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New Rockefeller Foundation research finds ‘Food is Medicine’ could unlock $45 billion for states
Food is Medicine (FIM) programs, which provide produce prescriptions and medically tailored meals and groceries to people with diet-related conditions, could generate more than $45 billion in state economic activity, create 316,000 jobs nationwide, and generate $5.6 billion for America’s small and mid-sized farms if scaled to reach the 43 million Americans who need them most, according to new research released Wednesday by The Rockefeller Foundation.
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Farm leaders urge stronger domestic markets during Senate Ag hearing
The U.S. Senate Ag Committee on Tuesday examined ways to increase domestic consumption of U.S.-grown agricultural products.
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USDA holds pat on domestic stocks, boosts global corn ending stocks
USDA made almost no domestic changes for major crops such as corn, soybeans and wheat, but bumped up corn production in Brazil while lowering production in Argentina. USDA boosted global ending stocks for corn.
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SCO, ECO, and the Probability of Regret
The Supplemental and Enhanced Coverage Option (SCO and ECO) insurance programs are receiving increased attention this year due, in large part, to the significant increase in subsidy rates.
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Empowering the next generation of farmers and ranchers: Brownfield’s Next Gen Podcast debuts
Brownfield Ag News has launched its Next Gen podcast, a weekly program dedicated to the future of farming and ranching.
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Farm Bureau urges Trump to protect fertilizer supply chain
Farmers were caught off guard by the near-instant disruption the war with Iran has caused to fertilizer markets.
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