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The federal government shutdown is starting to drain key USDA nutrition programs that were at the heart of Farm Bill and spending fights on Capitol Hill.

The National FFA Organization announced this week that its new membership number reflects more than one million FFA members nationwide. Membership reached 1,042,245 this year with a total of 9,407 chapters.

With farmers facing tough decisions amid low wheat prices and relentless rain, the Midwest's fields tell a story of resilience and uncertainty.

Agritourism and the economic and social opportunity it provides, the family farms and communities they serve, continues to expand.   “There are large, diverse opportunities there and it really depends on your situation, your farm, and what you produce,” noted Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension.   The div...

Last week, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins told lawmakers the upcoming announcement on New World Screwworm prevention efforts would be, “Probably more aggressive than anyone in recent history on the New World Screwworm.”   On Wednesday at Moore Air Force Base near the Texas/Mexico border, the Secretary announced it as the site of a new, sterile NWS fly dispersal facility and its part within a five-pro

The winter wheat crop continues to progress at a quick pace.  As of June 1st, 83% of the national crop is headed, slightly ahead of both the five-year average of 79%, and last year's 82%.  USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey said harvest is already underway is some portions of the country.   “Showing 3% of ...

Registration is open for three Stockmanship & Stewardship Events taking place this summer.  Stockmanship & Stewardship is an educational experience for cattle producers, featuring low-stress cattle handling demonstrations, Beef Quality Assurance educational sessions, facility design sessions, and industry updates.  The events take...

When it comes to milk production, numbers continue to increase across much of the United States.   “We continue the trend of California being down three percent, and that’s just on the heels of that ongoing pressure from HPAI," said Mike North, principal at Ever.ag.  "The bottom...

The USDA is out with its first winter wheat crop progress report of the season.  So, how are things looking nationwide?   “The national heading number on April 6 is 5%, right on par with the five-year average one point behind last year's 6%," said USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey.  "Leading the way o...

The Texas Department of Agriculture recently announced that the eastern monarch butterfly population nearly doubled in 2025, according to the latest World Wildlife Fund survey.  The survey shows that the population wintering in central Mexico’s forest occupied 4.42 acres, up fr...