The reopening begins with the Douglas, Arizona port, followed by Columbus and Santa Teresa in New Mexico, and later ports in Texas including Del Rio and Laredo. Each phase depends on risk assessments ...

Effective July 1, 2025, the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced updated interest rates for a variety of farm loan programs aimed at supporting American agriculture. These loans help ...

The U.S. Senate has approved major dairy-friendly provisions in a new farm bill, earning praise from the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), which is urging quick passage by the House.

Dr. Amy Radunz was named the 2025 Cattlemen of the Year. Based in Pierce County, Radunz is a seasoned stocker cattle producer and currently works as a Beef Cattle Technical Specialist for Purina.

To support this progress, Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) has unveiled its 2025-26 program year, offering a comprehensive lineup of both in-person and virtual training sessions tailored for today’s ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a phased plan to reopen ports along the southern border for livestock trade. Beginning July 7, live cattle, bison, and horses will be allowed ...

USDA’s June Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook reported May hog slaughter at 10.4 million, with pork production exceeding 2.2 billion pounds—both up over 3% from last year. Packers are likely ...

The Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) has expressed disappointment following the Joint Finance Committee’s (JFC) decision on Friday to exclude the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (WI LFPA) ...

Corn growers expect to harvest 86.8 million acres, with 94% of the planted corn being biotech varieties, consistent with last year. Meanwhile, 82.5 million acres of soybeans are expected to be ...

Larew also reiterated NFU’s belief that farm policy should unify all stakeholders—producers, consumers, and lawmakers alike. The organization urges Congress to prioritize a farm bill that balances ...

Wisconsin reported an average of 3.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 29, 2025, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Extensive heavy rainfall across ...

According to Bloomberg, U.S. Gulf urea spot prices surged 16% in one week, while Middle East prices jumped 11%. Egypt and Iran, responsible for 20% of global urea exports, have both suspended ...