Washington Policy

Trade

Legislation Looks to Improve Rail Reliability as Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Approve Merger

A massive rail merger could significantly impact North American agriculture and trade flows.

November 19, 2025 12:46 PM

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Markets

Tariff Exemptions Shift Fertilizer Outlook for Producers

November 19, 2025 12:31 PM

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USDA

USDA Advances Second Round Of Federal Disaster Relief

November 18, 2025 11:56 AM

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U.S. Farm Bill

Sen. Chuck Grassley is calling lawmakers for a “common sense” Farm Bill and to address foreign land holdings

July 14, 2025 11:23 AM

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Washington Policy

Sen. Marshall reacts to USDA protecting American farmland from foreign adversaries like China

“Bottom line: food security is national security!”

July 10, 2025 10:56 AM

News

How will the Big, Beautiful Bill benefit the Farm Safety Net?

“This is a major investment in the agricultural economy... “

July 09, 2025 05:46 PM

Immigration

“We’re Not Talking Amnesty": President Trump draws the line over deportations and the ag workforce

July 09, 2025 11:57 AM

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U.S. Farm Bill

The “Skinny Farm Bill” could come this Fall

July 09, 2025 10:34 AM

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Washington Policy

SCOTUS gives the Trump Administration the green light to cut the federal workforce

July 09, 2025 10:18 AM

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USDA

The Trump Administration announces expedited congressionally mandated assistance for farmers

July 09, 2025 09:15 AM

USDA

Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders addresses protecting U.S. farmland from China

“Arkansas was the first state in the country to kick a Chinese-owned company off of our farmland...”

July 08, 2025 03:23 PM

News

National Milk Producers Federation weighs in on the passage of the Big, Beautiful Bill

July 08, 2025 03:10 PM

USDA

Sec. Rollin’s New Plan Looks To Crack Down And Safeguard Ag Land From Foreign Threats

July 08, 2025 12:25 PM

USDA

Sec. Rollins: “We must be strategic in how we are implementing mass deportations...”

July 08, 2025 11:53 AM

U.S. Farm Bill

Chair GT Thompson: The new Farm Bill will be much cheaper

July 08, 2025 11:30 AM

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USDA

Sec. Brooke Rollins Unveils USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan

July 08, 2025 10:24 AM

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Washington Policy

Farm groups celebrate President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”

July 07, 2025 01:28 PM

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USDA

Ag Secretary Rollins has announced new slate of presidential appointments to USDA

July 03, 2025 01:03 PM

Lifestyle

Senate Resolution to Protect Rural Programming

May 04, 2022 04:09 PM

2023 Farm Bill

Rural Money

ASFMRA Outlines Key Factors Driving the Farmland Market in 2026

ASFMRA’s Howard Halderman says several economic and policy issues are continuing to influence the farmland market.

May 27, 2026 02:22 PM

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Neal Burnette-Irwin

U.S. Farm Bill

Kansas Senator Jerry Moran Highlights Food for Peace Legacy and Farm Bill Priorities

May 27, 2026 12:38 PM

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Marion Kirkpatrick

U.S. Farm Bill

Brooke Rollins Heads to Pennsylvania as Farm Bill Awaits Senate Action

May 26, 2026 12:04 PM

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Marion Kirkpatrick

State & Local Policy

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Energy

Texas Agriculture Leaders Push Back on Expanding Data Center Footprint

Commissioner Sid Miller says productive farmland, water resources, and rural infrastructure are increasingly under pressure as data centers continue growing across Texas.

May 23, 2026 08:00 AM

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Frank McCaffrey

Rural Money

Texas Agriculture Faces Growing Fight to Bring in Young Producers

May 20, 2026 10:51 AM

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Frank McCaffrey

Livestock

Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller Reignites Fly-Bait Trap Debate with USDA

May 19, 2026 05:25 PM

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Marion Kirkpatrick