June WASDE Report Released
The June USDA 2026 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report delivered updated outlooks for corn, soybeans, and wheat as markets continue watching supply expectations heading into summer.
Minnesota Extends Beginning Farmer Tax Credit, Expands Dairy Aid
Minnesota lawmakers extended the state’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit program, temporarily removing the funding cap for 2026 after demand repeatedly exceeded available dollars.
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.











