USDA Confirms First U.S. New World Screwworm Case Since 1966, Launches Major Response in South Texas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed the first case of New World screwworm in the United States since 1966, triggering an aggressive federal and state response in South Texas as officials work to contain and eradicate
Suspected New World Screwworm Detection in South Texas Triggers USDA Response
A suspected case of New World screwworm has been detected in South Texas, prompting an immediate response from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as officials work to determine whether the flesh-eating parasite has crossed into the United
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 Program
Money flow seemed to be against the grain and cattle markets again on Wednesday as we saw pressure across the ag trade except for soybean oil and lean hogs. Could this be a sign that funds are
Farm Economy Policy Solutions Within Reach
The U.S. farm economy is currently in the 12th consecutive quarter of a farm economic downturn, and given the cumulative effect of inflation, new economic pressures on input costs such as fertilizers and fuel, and crop prices below
EPA’s Zeldin Signals Rollback Of Diesel Exhaust Fluid Mandates During Oklahoma Farm Roundtable
Lee Zeldin, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, told agricultural producers during a roundtable in Oklahoma that the agency is moving to roll back federal mandates tied to diesel exhaust fluid systems, arguing the requirements are overly
Minnesota Led U.S. in 2026 Q1 Farm Bankruptcies
Minnesota led the nation in farm bankruptcies during the first quarter of 2026, underscoring growing financial pressure across the agricultural economy and adding to broader concerns about rural financial stability. According to reporting from the Minnesota Reformer,
‘Farmageddon’ and the Future of the Autonomous Farm: A Conversation with Agtonomy’s Tim Bucher
The headlines surrounding Monarch Tractor earlier this year were a sobering reminder of just how difficult it is to deliver on the promise of autonomous agriculture. The California-based startup, once valued at over half a billion dollars,
Responsible Weight Limit Adjustments in Transportation Bill
Farmers could see reduced grain hauling costs and fewer transportation bottlenecks under a proposal moving through Congress that would permit heavier six-axle semitrailers on interstate highways. The measure is designed to improve freight efficiency for agricultural shippers
Farmers for Soil Health Reopens 2026 Enrollment with Higher Payments, Simplified Contracts
Farmers for Soil Health has reopened enrollment for 2026, offering farmers higher payments and a simplified contract aimed at encouraging broader cover crop adoption across U.S. farmland at a time when conservation programs continue to compete for