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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.
Shaun Haney says U.S.-Canada trade tensions have entered a “slow roll,” leaving businesses and farmers uncertain about the future of USMCA.
Nationwide Agribusiness says harvest is a good time for farmers and ranchers to review fire, wind, hail and equipment risks across their operations.
The inquiry will examine whether manufacturer restrictions are increasing costs for farmers.
Drought and changing cattle supplies could keep pressure on producer margins through the end of the year.
China remained the leading destination for U.S. soybeans as weekly sales declined.
Lower milk and calf prices are providing less support as feed costs move higher.
Early imports under the temporary quota remain well below the amount allowed.
The program will offer more funding and give states greater flexibility in choosing eligible practices.
New research shows AI investment helped support the economy as tariffs increased.
The order suspends penalties for highway use of dyed diesel through the end of the year.

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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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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.
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.
Lyon Ranch Beef launched in 2025 as the family looked for a new way to grow its operation.
AgriSafe is expanding mental health resources for farmers and rural communities through community training, Farm Response, and its AgriStress Provider Directory.
Pearl Carpenter turned a small garden into a growing farm business that brings visitors closer to agriculture.
Nationwide’s Krista Soda shares how the Women in Agribusiness Conference helps women share knowledge and connect with peers facing similar challenges and opportunities.
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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.