Category: Ag News
Jun 24
National Wheat Foundation Hosts Annual Farm Tour for Congressional, USDA, and Academic Leaders
Today, the National Wheat Foundation (NWF) hosted its fifth annual Farm Tour, welcoming Congressional staff, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees, and representatives from the University of Maryland. This immersive event offered attendees a firsthand look at wheat production and the essential partnerships that support American agriculture. Held at Willard Farms in Poolesville, Maryland, the …
Jun 24
Study reveals how wheat roots are quietly engineering their microbiomes
In an advance for agriculture, a new study reveals how wheat plants actively influence the microbial communities living on and inside their roots—and how these root microbiomes change over time depending on conditions such as drought and irrigation. These insights could guide future efforts to manage crops more effectively under varying environmental conditions. Led by …
Jun 24
Applications Now Open for the 2026 American Soybean Association – Corteva Agriscience Young Leader Program
If you are passionate about farming, ready to connect with agricultural industry leaders and grow your leadership skills, the Young Leader Program is for you! Program sponsors American Soybean Association and Corteva are seeking farmers to apply for the 2026 ASA Corteva Agriscience Young Leader Program. Phase I of the 2025-26 Young Leader program will …
Jun 24
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Strong Support for Secretary Rollins’ Rescission of Roadless Rule, Eliminating Impediment to Responsible Forest Management
Following U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins’ announcement rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule, elected leaders and industry stakeholders praised the move. Agriculture and Government Leaders Applaud USDA’s Rescission of the Roadless Rule Governor Spencer Cox (UT): “I sincerely thank Secretary Rollins for taking this commonsense step. Utahns love our forests—they’re essential to our water …
Jun 24
Ranking Member Angie Craig Opposes Cuts to USDA Programs in House Appropriations Committee Bill
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement regarding the fiscal year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development and Related Agencies funding bill, which was advanced out of the House Appropriations Committee yesterday. “Rural America is facing a crisis right now, and taking resources away from the Farm Service Agency, Rural Development and the Natural …
Jun 24
Oklahoma Wheat Growers Hosting Their 2025 Annual Meeting in Okeene
The 2025 Annual Meeting of the Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association is set for the Corner Event Center in Okeene on Tuesday, July 8th. OWGA members and anyone engaged in wheat production in Oklahoma are encouraged to attend. Early arrivers can tour Mountain Country Foods at 10:30 AM. The plant in Okeene produces biscuits and soft …
Jun 24
New Mexico State University Wins Checkoff’s New Product Competition
A team of food science students from New Mexico State University (NMSU) won first place in Dairy Management Inc.’s (DMI) national New Product Competition with Nuestro Corazón – an innovative, on-the-go snack pack made with nearly 80% dairy content. Judges from across the dairy industry selected the NMSU team for best meeting this year’s challenge: …
Jun 24
APHIS Announces Funding for CWD Surveillance, Testing, Management and Response Activities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will provide approximately $12 million for States and Tribal governments, research institutions, and universities to control and prevent chronic wasting disease (CWD) in wild and farmed cervids (e.g., deer, elk). To more efficiently and quickly move this work forward this year, APHIS will noncompetitively fund …
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