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(San Antonio, TX) – Thursday at the Commodity Classic Convention in San Antonio, Texas, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the “One Farmer, One File” modernization, another action putting Farmers First with sweeping technological improvements

The EPA announced Wednesday that the final rule for Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Set 2 has officially been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review — a key procedural step before the rule

WASHINGTON (February 26, 2026) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has finalized the removal of the Northern and Southern Distinct Population Segments (DPS) of the lesser prairie-chicken from the Endangered Species Act (ESA) list, marking

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced the final round of Rural Catalyst Grant recipients, awarding a combined $2.5 million to nine rural communities across the state. The funding will support locally driven

WASHINGTON, February 26, 2026 – The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA), the American Soybean Association (ASA), and the Clean Fuels Alliance America (CFAA) today commended the Environmental Protection Agency for transmitting its final 2026-2027 Renewable Fuel Standard

Applications are now open for FarmPath, a national, multi-year initiative aimed at lowering barriers and expanding opportunities for aspiring and beginning farmers across the United States. The free, three-year program is designed to make farming more accessible

A new ten percent U.S. tariff on goods from around the world officially took effect Tuesday, reshaping the global trade landscape while carving out key exemptions important to agriculture. According to Meatingplace, the list of products excluded

OLATHE, Kansas — John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today a wide range of updates and enhancements to its model year 2027 X9 and S7 combines and front-end equipment. Utilizing the latest in predictive and automated technologies, these new features promise

Some U.S. farmers are turning to specialty crops and alternative enterprises as low commodity prices and high input costs squeeze traditional farm profits. Extension specialists say interest is rising in wine grapes, specialty grains, produce and agritourism

U.S. researchers are developing advanced materials that could make farm equipment lighter, stronger and more durable, potentially lowering costs for producers. Scientists at several Midwestern universities are studying bio-inspired materials designed to flex under stress without breaking.

HORACE, N.D., February 25, 2026 – When a serious injury, illness or natural disaster threatens a farm family’s ability to plant, harvest or care for livestock, the future of that operation can hang in the balance. Now,

The soy complex found some support on Tuesday while corn and wheat traded mixed on the day. The livestock sector was also mixed to higher as lean hogs and feeder cattle were the leaders in the proteins.

WASHINGTON, D.C. [Feb. 24, 2026] – The National Potato Council (NPC) installed its 2026 roster of Executive Committee leaders last night at the organization’s annual NPC Washington Summit. During the Annual Meeting of the Voting Delegates on Monday,

ARLINGTON, VA —U.S. dairy export volume and value rose to their highest levels in three years in 2025. Vibrant cheese demand outside the U.S., surging interest in protein, and favorable U.S. commodity pricing helped drive U.S. growth. It

FARGO, N.D. — Addressing the wellness needs of those working in agriculture or related areas will be the focus of the upcoming “Question. Persuade. Refer.” suicide prevention webinars sponsored by North Dakota State University Extension. Two sessions are scheduled: March

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins used last week’s USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum to paint a cautiously optimistic picture of the farm economy, even as producers continue to navigate tight margins, soft price forecasts for 2026, and renewed trade

New data released by the Renewable Fuels Association indicates the value of U.S. ethanol industry exports climbed to an all-time high of $7.6 billion in 2025. That growth was driven by record-setting volumes, including 2.18 billion gallons

Cattle on feed numbers moved lower to start February, with both total inventories and new placements trending below year-ago levels, according to the latest Cattle on Feed report from USDA. The report showed approximately 11.5 million head

Dairy producers have just days remaining to enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage Program, with signup set to close this Thursday, February 26. The National Milk Producers Federation is encouraging farmers across the country to take advantage

Enrollment is now underway for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, a new effort aimed at delivering billions of dollars in direct support to producers navigating continued economic stress in agriculture. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that the