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Machinery

New Holland unveils a T7-270 tractor powered by livestock manure

October 10, 2025 10:28 AM

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Washington Policy

How are lawmakers working to get the “skinny” Farm Bill across the finish line?

October 10, 2025 10:21 AM

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Washington Policy

“Farmers are at a breaking point”: Farm Bureau sends a message to Congress on emergency relief

October 10, 2025 10:09 AM

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Crops

Washington’s Pear Crop Yield Increases by 60% Year-Over-Year

The Washington Tree Fruit Association says this is not surprising and notes the USDA has offered a lifeline to growers while they transition away from the cannery market.

October 09, 2025 04:33 PM

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FFA Convention 2025

Streaming Schedule: 98th National FFA Convention (2025)

October 29 – November 1, 2025

October 09, 2025 03:13 PM

Washington Policy

Sec. Brooke Rollins: Farmer aid will be held up until the shutdown ends

October 09, 2025 02:53 PM

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Agriculture News

Crops

Wisconsin soybean growers went to the U.S. Capitol to promote trade growth

July 23, 2025 11:51 AM

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USDA

Sec. Rollins announces the “Great American Farmers Market” event

The event will be hosted during National Farmers Market Week and will run this summer from Sunday, August 3 to Friday, August 8, daily from 4:00-8:00 p.m. ET.

July 23, 2025 10:15 AM

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Crops

The National Cotton Council says that crop acreage is down belt-wide

“It’s a down crop across the board.”

July 22, 2025 01:42 PM

Washington Policy

USDA

USDA announces Farm Production and Conservation Center leadership changes

March 21, 2025 10:40 AM

Currey McCullough

Washington Policy

What will happen if Congress doesn’t take action on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act?

March 21, 2025 10:29 AM

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Washington Policy

The ACRE Act will benefit ag bankers, farmers, and ranchers, but how?

March 20, 2025 10:33 AM

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World News

Trade

USMCA Review Could Fine-Tune Rules for North American Agriculture

Shaun Haney with Real Ag Radio joined us to break down the USMCA review and what Canadian producers and exporters should be watching in the months ahead.

April 09, 2026 02:39 PM

Marion Kirkpatrick

Trade

Strait of Hormuz Opening Helps Fertilizer Flow, Despite Lingering Problems for Farmers

Fertilizer relief may be limited despite the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz this week. AgriSompo’s Brooks York discusses marketing strategies, crop insurance considerations, and other tips for producers navigating volatility this planting season.

April 09, 2026 01:25 PM

Tony St. James

Immigration

New CDL Rule Could Tighten Farm Freight Capacity

Reduced driver supply may increase freight costs this season.

April 09, 2026 12:38 PM

Tony St. James

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