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Apparel orders are shifting among overseas suppliers as importers look to offset tariff costs.
Tighter slaughter supplies are increasing competition for market-ready cattle.
The following states rank in the top five for CRP payments for 2026: Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Missouri.
Imports remain the biggest challenge as domestic olive oil demand continues to grow.
Higher butterfat and protein levels can add hundreds of dollars in annual revenue per cow.
Higher input costs and trade uncertainty are making buyers more selective.
Courtney Knupp wants faster results as soybean growers face challenging market conditions.
Both sides say there is little room left for compromise as negotiations continue.
A federal court ruled FSA cannot use an internal handbook to create eligibility restrictions for county committee candidates that are not supported by law or regulation.
New IRS guidance clarifies tax deferral rules for qualifying farmland sales, including requirements for sellers and buyers and limits on installment sales.
Golden Harvest is introducing five new DuraStack and DuraStack-Viptera corn hybrids for 2027, offering new options for corn rootworm and insect management.
The Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act would expand access to year-round livestock and dairy operations.
The proposed extension would keep the small producer credit in place through 2029.

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Dunn reflects on growing up in rural Colorado and the influence FFA still has on her career.
Williams is the first Tennessean in 10 years to hold a National FFA officer position.
Abigail Petterson began researching farmer mental health after helping East Tennessee recover from Hurricane Helene.
Jael Cruikshank says her agricultural background continues to shape how she serves FFA members.
What started with free pizza at a sixth-grade FFA meeting eventually led Nowotny to national office.
Nyland reflects on the experiences that shaped her path ahead of National FFA Convention.
Nebraska farmer and social media creator, Laura Wilson of Laura Farms, is introducing children to agriculture through her new book, ‘Roger’s Hay Day,’ and an exciting partnership with FFA.
Jose Yepez turned a high school lawn care operation into a business with $1 million in total revenue.
Former Pennsylvania FFA State President Chloe Bomgardner discusses her summer internship with the House Agriculture Committee and her future in agriculture.
CEO Scott Stump credits agriculture educators and advisors with helping drive the growth.
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A lift system and tracked wheelchair have helped Heath continue working after his accident.
The orchard along the Tennessee-Alabama border combines fruit production with agritourism.
Rupa Mehta discusses her journey from New York City to rural Pennsylvania and her work telling stories about farm mental health, safety, and agriculture.
The statewide network will bring researchers and producers together to test new technology.
The three-day tour highlights the work behind one of Georgia’s major crops.
Dr. Jeffrey Gold says AI can improve access to information but should not replace health care professionals.
USDA says hunters could be among the first to spot the disease in wild hogs.
Farm Aid Co-Executive Director Jen Fahy discusses the challenges facing family farmers, from rising costs and weather to land-use pressures.
White shares how his signature catchphrase became a ’90s country-inspired song.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac expects the strongest storms during the first half of winter.
The annual event focused on tools to help cattle producers make better breeding decisions.
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SharkFarmer TV is the brainchild of Rob Sharkey, a 5th-generation farmer from Illinois. He shares the stories of incredible people in agriculture—both their successes and perhaps a few blunders along the way. You’ll see aerial footage of the field just as the drone crashes into a barn—and hear the story behind it all.