U.S. sheep and lamb producers now have a new opportunity to enhance the profitability and sustainability of their operations. The American Lamb Board (ALB) has received a grant through the …
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The vast majority of over two million landowners who rented out 347.8 million acres of agricultural land in 2024 were non-farming landlords, according to the latest USDA survey data, while …
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USDA Launches ‘One Farmer, One File’ Initiative to Better Support Farmers
by Colton YoungToday at the Commodity Classic Convention in San Antonio, Texas, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the “One Farmer, One File” modernization, another action putting Farmers First with …
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USDA Researchers Develop New Biocontrol Tool for Wheat Stem Sawfly
by Colter BrownUSDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have unveiled a promising new biological control strategy aimed at one of the most costly pests facing wheat growers, the wheat stem sawfly. The …
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Trump Administration Announces Assistance for Sugar Farmers Impacted by Unfair Market Disruptions
by Colton YoungU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $150 million in assistance to American sugar beet and sugar cane farmers in …
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Dairy Producers in Montana Reminded to Obtain 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage by February 26.
by Colton YoungThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging dairy producers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program that helps offset milk and feed price differences. This year’s DMC …
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USDA Proposes Changes to Line Speed Rules for Pork and Poultry Plants
by Andy SchwabThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced proposed updates to federal line speed regulations in poultry and pork establishments operating under modern inspection systems. These updates reflect years of …
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USDA Issues $1.89 Billion in Emergency Livestock Relief Payments
by Colter BrownSecretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Friday announced USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has issued final Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) payments totaling more than $1.89 billion. Eligible applicants who applied …
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USDA to Open Continuous and General Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment for 2026
by Colton YoungThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the enrollment periods for agricultural producers and landowners to submit offers for the Continuous and General Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). USDA’s Farm …
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Cattle Herd Still Contracting as Beef Cow Inventory Down One Percent
by Andy SchwabAll cattle and calves in the United States as of Jan. 1, 2026, totaled 86.2 million head, slightly below the 86.5 million head on Jan. 1, 2025, USDA NASS reported …
