The USDA NASS reported on Thursday that cattle and calves on feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head for the U.S. slaughter market totalled 11.6 million head on April 1.

The USDA has been distributing the initial round of Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) payments.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the cancellation of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC) program.

In the second USDA Crop Progress Report of 2025, planting has kicked off in 11 of the top 18 corn-growing states.

The Trump administration discussed easing restrictions around undocumented farm labor during an April 10 cabinet meeting.

A new national survey of farmers reveals what many lawmakers already know: America’s farmers consider crop insurance the cornerstone of the farm safety net.

The April 2025 USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report held several surprises.

In its first Crop Progress Report for the new year, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reported that 48% of winter wheat across 18 states was in good-to-excellent condition.

More U.S. farmers are considering a shift to biological crop inputs as public figures such as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have voiced concerns regarding chemical use, influencing consumer awareness.

Massive flooding is impacting agriculture and infrastructure throughout the Mid-South and southern Midwest.