Momentum is building for agriculture as progress advances on the farm bill, new trade agreements, and year-round E15. Learn what it means for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

Smith: Up to $1 billion was set aside in December for specialty crop growers to receive financial help through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. John Walt Boatright, director of government affairs ...

U.S. farm bankruptcies rose to 315 in 2025, up 46% year over year, as declining farm income, rising debt, and higher costs ...

USDA slashes 2025 net farm income by $25B and forecasts continued pressure in 2026 as rising costs, weak commodity prices and ...

Minnesota Farm Bureau’s rural medicine partnership earned the organization a 2026 New Horizon Award from the American Farm ...

The beef market may be strong, but it is masking weakness across the rest of agriculture. Outside of cattle, many farmers ...

“We’re still reviewing the text of the bill, but it includes important updates to credit, conservation, research, and rural development programs, and calls for expansion of specialty crop programs.

Smith: The USDA projects that net farm income will slip lower in 2026 and remain about $48 billion under the record highs of ...

Texas Farm Bureau’s Early Ag Teacher Professional Development program earned the organization a 2026 New Horizon Award from ...

Americans will once again come together this Super Bowl Sunday, not just to cheer on their teams, but to enjoy classic game day foods. From buffalo wings and pizza to chips, queso, guacamole and salsa ...

For specialty crop farmers, 2025 has offered little relief from mounting financial pressures. Markets that once delivered stable margins are now marked by volatility, while production expenses ...

Smith: With the review process of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement sent to begin later this year, the Senate Finance Committee took a closer look at the deal this week. Dave Salmonsen, senior director ...