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USDA Invests $16 Million in Rural Iowa Water Infrastructure
Several communities in northwest Iowa are to get upgraded water systems to help combat aging infrastructure, thanks to grants and loans from USDA Rural Development.
A new FAO report examines how shocks affect global coffee, cocoa and tea markets and outlines policy options to address structural vulnerabilities
FAO's latest report reveals that localized supply shocks drive over 90% of short-term price swings in coffee, cocoa, and tea, while farmers fail to receive a fair share of retail value.
North American ranchers engage with FAO on importance of healthy rangelands and pastoralists
FAO champions rangeland restoration in 2026, highlighting regenerative grazing in Canada and US to boost soil organic carbon, water efficiency, and sustainable meat production.
New Pa. Law Regulates Farmers’ Use of Food Processing Waste
Spreading residual waste from slaughterhouses and other food processing plants is to be more closely regulated under legislation that became law Sunday along with the state budget.
USDA Crop Progress: Corn Reaches Dough Stage in 3 More Key States
On Monday, the USDA published the 15th Crop Progress report of the 2026 growing season. Here’s a look at the latest progress and condition numbers.
Trends in Cattle Finishing Break-even Prices and Net Returns
Cattle finishing is a tight-margin business in which profitability relies on feeder cattle prices relative to fed cattle prices and feed costs.
'Extreme' marine heatwave expected for parts of UK
The UK Met Office warns of an "extreme" marine heatwave with sea temperatures surging 4-5°C above average, threatening native habitats while driving unexpected biological migrations.
Farmland Prices and Government Programs
Farmland prices in Illinois increased dramatically from 2020–2023. Since 2023, farmland prices have remained stable or declined slightly
Major Meatpackers Have Taken in More Than Half a Billion in Tax Subsidies Since 2006
State and local governments have paid more than half a billion dollars in tax breaks to meat processing companies over nearly 20 years to attract new processing plants
How to Control Pasture Weeds and Improve Forage Quality
Manage pasture weeds as aggressively as you do weeds in corn and soybeans, says Kevin Bradley, University of Missouri weed scientist. He offers the following five tips.