Jun 08
The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program today celebrates the release of an updated Secure Milk Supply (SMS) Plan, website, and resources, ensuring the health and wellbeing of dairy cattle while preserving the economic viability of dairy businesses. “It was a great opportunity to collaborate with other farmers, processors, veterinarians, and state and federal officials …
Jun 08
For 250 years, America has been built by generations of men and women who worked the land, fed their communities, and passed their values from one generation to the next. As the nation commemorates its 250th Anniversary in 2026, Antique Tractor Preservation Day offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the machines—and the people—that helped shape …
Jun 08
Zoetis has announced the three winners of its Champions of Care Caregiver Awards, recognizing individuals who are dedicated to the pork industry. The company honored the 2026 winners at a special event held during World Pork Expo. Winners are: Alfonso Aguilar Vega, Tosh Farms in Tennessee; Lyle Lupe, AMVC in Arizona; and Rob English, Country …
Jun 08
As electricity demand grows, solar energy projects are being deployed at a rapid rate. New research from the Center for Rural Affairs highlights how land use tax policy can incentivize keeping land used for solar development in agricultural use at the same time. Released today, the fact sheet “Land Use Tax Policy Considerations for Agrisolar” …
Jun 08
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jun 07
June 4, USDA announced a second case of New World Screwworm (NWS) approximately five and a half miles from the first confirmed case. The sample was collected from a one-month-old calf. While this development is not unexpected, it reinforces the importance of early detection and immediate response. Currently, there are no other confirmed cases of …
Jun 06
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed a second detection of New World screwworm (NWS) after testing a number of suspect cases. The confirmed case was found in a one-month-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, approximately 5.6 miles away from the first confirmed detection. APHIS and our …
Jun 05
The National Association of Farmer Elected Committees (NAFEC) represents locally elected committee members in every state and county in the nation. Since the 1930’s, the Farm Service Agency and its forerunners (AAA, ASC, ASCS,etc.) have worked tirelessly to deliver farm programs at the local level to support American farmers and ranchers. Beginning with Abraham Lincolns’ …
