Cyanobacteria flourish in warm, nutrient-rich water. Nutrients from improperly applied fertilizers or manure runoff can feed the algae, leading to rapid bloom formation. These blooms often appear as ...

The USDA’s June 30 Acreage and Grain Stocks reports provided key data for the 2025 crop year, leading to revised projections for corn, wheat, and soybeans. Lower harvested acres are tightening supply ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a phased reopening of cattle, bison, and equine imports from Mexico after a temporary halt due to the New World Screwworm outbreak. Imports were ...

The 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Convention, themed “Imagine. Grow. Lead.,” will be held from January 9–14 in Anaheim, California. It will bring together farmers, ranchers, and ...

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association highlighted support for landowner rights, increased tax exemptions, and disease prevention funding. Improvements to crop insurance and trade program support ...

Midwestern dairy businesses will soon have the opportunity to apply for nearly $3 million in funding through two direct-to-business grant programs from the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA).