Screwworm Concerns Intensify as U.S. Agriculture Responds
As New World screwworm cases continue to emerge in the U.S., concern is growing across the livestock industry. Federal agencies,…
Screwworm Threat Reaches U.S. Cattle
Texas ranchers are preparing for potential disruptions after the continued northward spread of New World screwworm prompted the U.S. to suspend imports of live cattle, horses, and bison through southern border ports.
Farm Payment Eligibility and Limits for 2026 Expanded
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is expanding payment limitation and payment eligibility provisions for farmers beginning with the 2026 crop year, following updates authorized under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act.
Row Crop Planting Nears Completion While Winter Wheat Harvest Gets Underway
The USDA’s first June Crop Progress report points to strong planting momentum across much of the Corn Belt while winter…
USDA Programs, Disaster Relief and Global Trade Shape Agriculture Outlook
Here are the latest developments farmers should be watching across policy, research and international trade.
Managing Risk in a High-Value Market
Record-high cattle prices are creating strong revenue opportunities but also increasing financial exposure for cattle operations
$500 Billion India Trade Commitment May Expand Ag Export Markets
A proposed U.S.-India trade agreement could create new export opportunities for American agriculture as the two countries work toward a framework tied to $500 billion in trade.
Farm Bankruptcy Filings Reach Highest Level Since 2019
U.S. farm bankruptcies reached a six-year high in April, signaling continued financial pressure across agriculture as farmers navigate weaker commodity prices, elevated input costs and tighter credit conditions.
New ARC and PLC Base Acre Opportunity Opens June 1
USDA will begin notifying farmers on June 1 about updated base acres for Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC), marking the first opportunity to update base acreage in 24 years.
Study Estimates $15B Loss From China Tariffs on U.S. Agriculture
China’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods reduced export sales by an estimated $15 billion, according to a new study highlighted in the article.











