Response Update to Pseudorabies in Iowa Swine Herd
RIVERDALE, Md. — Following the April 30, 2026, confirmation of pseudorabies in a small commercial herd in Iowa, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service […]
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Corn Growers Fight for Transparency, Competition in Fertilizer Market
WASHINGTON — Corn growers continue to raise alarms about high fertilizer costs, including during a hearing on fertilizer affordability today before the Senate Agriculture Committee. […]
Rollover Protection Needed on Older Farm Equipment
MARSHFIELD, Wis. — A new article detailing the tragic death of 14‑year‑old Taylor VanderWeele underscores the urgent need for increased adoption and funding of rollover […]
In the Cattle Markets: Drought Lingers in South and West
Will Secor, Ph.D., from the Department of Agricultural & Applied Economics at the University of Georgia. LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Five months into 2026, and unfortunately, […]
A Broader View of the Beef Industry
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — More than 100 National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members and their families, along with American Hereford Association (AHA) members, industry leaders and […]
Iowa Farm Bureau Applauds Iowa Legislature’s Passage of Property Tax Relief
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Following the conclusion of the 2026 Iowa legislative session, Farm Bureau members appreciate the passage of several policy and budget […]
Why Pre-Emergence Herbicides Are Essential for Soybean Weed Control in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Spring conditions across Minnesota are finally allowing soybean planting to begin in many areas. As planters start to roll, now is […]
Middle East Ceasefire Fails to Ease U.S. Fertilizer Price Pressure on Farmers
URBANA, Ill. — When the April 8 ceasefire was announced, oil prices dropped below $100 per barrel as crude markets priced out part of the […]
U.S. Soy Welcomes $14 Million in New USDA Trade Development Funding
WASHINGTON — The American Soybean Association (ASA), U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), and World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) have announced the USDA […]
Nebraska Farm Bureau Disaster Relief Fund Opens Applications for Assistance to Help Farmers and Ranchers
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) Disaster Relief Fund is now accepting applications to assist farm and ranch families impacted by the devastating […]