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New Irrigation Introductions are Designed to Save Farmers Time and Water
From real-time moisture tracking and hose-free reversals to remote controls that work across fleets, the latest innovations reflect a growing focus on helping farmers get more done with fewer trips to the field.
Bird Flu Seen in Central Nebraska Dairy Cattle
The NDA and USDA in recent days identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a dairy cattle herd in central Nebraska.
U.S. Biofuel Plan Would Reallocate Half or Less of Waived Blending Quotas, Sources Say
The White House is considering a plan that would require large oil refineries to cover around half or less of the biofuel blending requirements recently waived for smaller facilities, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
Secretary Rollins Announces Reinvigorated Farm to School Grants Supporting American Farmers and Children
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is delivering on its commitment to support child health and American agriculture by opening applications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants.
Ag Trade Deficit Hit Another Record High in July
Bloomberg’s Gerson Freitas Jr. reported that “the U.S. agricultural trade deficit widened further in July, highlighting the challenge facing President Donald Trump as he vows to reverse the trend.”
PTx FarmEngage Unites Mixed Fleets On One Farm Management Platform
PTx FarmEngage is AGCO and PTx’s newest operations management platform, designed to connect a farmer’s entire fleet, across multiple manufacturers.
USDA Announces $221.2 Million Grant Agreement to Cover Agricultural Losses in North Carolina
Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Alexander Vaden in North Carolina met with agricultural leaders and producers and announced additional U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance to help producers recover from Hurricane Helene.
USDA Trims Farm Income Forecast Amid Crop Market Slump
The Agriculture Department is lowering its forecast for farm earnings in 2025 as declines in the crop sector more than offset soaring incomes for cattle producers.
USDA Secures New Long-Term Fire-Retardant Contract, Saving Taxpayers Hundreds of Millions
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today signed a new five-year contract for American made fire retardant with Perimeter Solutions, supporting the U.S. Forest Service and Department of the Interior’s aerial wildland fire suppression programs.
Taiwan Shares Success of AI-Driven Agriculture at 10th APEC Food Security Ministerial Meeting
At the 2025 APEC Food Security Ministerial Meeting in Incheon, Deputy Minister Hu Jong-I led Taiwan’s delegation and shared AI-driven strategies for climate change, labor, and supply chains, earning praise and interest in further cooperation.