Both Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden  said recently that tariff revenue could be a way to help U.S. farmers survive a tough ag economy.

More than 260 national and state farm organizations and Farm Credit institutions recently appealed to congressional leaders to take up and pass legislation reauthorizing and revising farm programs not included in the domestic spending and tax law enacted in July.

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders recently announced that two Taiwanese agricultural industry groups signed letters of intent to purchase Arkansas and U.S. products.

The number of turkeys killed at South Dakota farms in response to recent detections of avian influenza has risen to 419,650, continuing the state’s status as the national epicenter of this season’s outbreak.

The senior science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says the ongoing droughtacross much of the eastern Corn Belt is impacting river transportation.

Broiler hatchery numbers continue to point towards bigger production in 2025 vs 2024. The USDA says 245.99 million broiler-type eggs were in incubation, falling 1.941 million on the week, but rising 4% on the year, with the average rate of hatchability at 79.8%.193.907 million broiler-type chicks...

Almost a year after Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina, Tar Heel State farmers have some more financial help coming their way. 

The president of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board says it’s important to maintain strong trading relationships as U.S. beef prices continue to push higher. Ryan Moorhouse says South Korea has been a crucial market. “Beef exports in particular are worth $411.00 per head on the finished carcass basis,” he...

A new report from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions shows agricultural fairs generate nearly $52 billion in economic impact across the United States.

Congress continues to work to keep the U.S. at the forefront of biotechnology innovation. The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology recently released a report that included policy recommendations to help the ag industry streamline new technologies. 

The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) is partnering with Feeding America to help fight hunger in rural communities. Linda Nageotte, President and COO of Feeding America, says there are over 47 million people in the U.S. who are experiencing food insecurity.

The GUSS Automation acquisition builds on an existing joint venture established in 2022 and advances John Deere’s commitment to helping high-value crop growers address their biggest challenges around labor availability, input costs and crop protection.

USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) releases farm income statement and balance sheet estimates and forecasts three times a year. ERS Economist Carrie Litkowski recently presented the September 2025 update to the farm sector income and wealth forecasts for calendar year 2025.

The ag industry continues to advocate for additional market access for its products.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said recently that the “unease with the current farm economy” many farmers are experiencing is part of President Donald Trump’s larger plan to put America first. She pledged the agricultural outlook would improve as he completes “even more exciting" trade deals.