Meteorologists now expect the current La Niña to weaken quickly and transition to ENSO-neutral conditions by early 2026, with roughly a 75% chance of that shift occurring between January and March.

The newly released 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans reinforce the critical role farmers play in improving national health by urging consumers to eat more fruits and vegetables and rely less on ultra-processed foods.

Since 2023, rising production costs and lower hay prices have resulted in many U.S. alfalfa farmers operating at a loss.

The global demand for U.S. beef and pork continues to look strong for 2026, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

The Packer recently spoke with Melissa Lilze, SVP of Netafim North America, about the top water trends shaping irrigation in 2026.

The farm equipment market struggled in 2025, with sales of large machinery such as four-wheel-drive tractors, high-horsepower tractors and combines dropping roughly 35%-45% compared to 2024.

Precision agriculture is on track for strong growth through 2030 as more producers turn to technology to improve efficiency, manage input costs and make informed decisions in the field.

A new five-year outlook from Rabobank shows the California almond market is shifting toward tighter supply and higher prices.

Tyson Foods has planned a permanent closure of its beef processing plant in Lexington, Nebraska.

Recent reports have indicated that China went a third straight month without importing U.S. soybeans, instead leaning heavily on South American supplies.