USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a $180 million Seed Sovereignty Initiative to sequence the nation’s plant genetic collections, aiming to cut reliance on foreign seed sources and speed up crop breeding for American farmers.
USTR Opens Public Comment Window Ahead of 2027 USMCA Joint Review
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative wants farmers, ranchers and other stakeholders to weigh in on the USMCA joint review before a January 2027 deadline, ahead of an upcoming public hearing with Mexico and Canada.
US Corn Ending Stocks Jump 35% While Soybean, Wheat Supplies Shrink
USDA’s latest Grain Stocks report shows corn ending stocks climbed 35% from a year ago, even as soybean and wheat supplies tightened across the country.
USDA Wildlife Services Reports Managing 28 Million Animals in FY 2025
USDA’s Wildlife Services released its FY 2025 data, showing the agency handled 28.1 million animals nationwide, mostly through nonlethal wildlife damage management methods.
USDA Marks National Cooperative Month, Touts $18.1 Billion in Rural Co-op Investments
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins proclaimed October 2026 National Cooperative Month, pointing to $18.1 billion in federal support for 242 rural cooperatives since the start of the administration.
From Robots to ROI at FIRA USA 2026
Agricultural robotics is entering a different phase. A decade ago, much of the conversation surrounding farm robotics centered on a fairly basic question: Can this actually work? Today, farmers are asking much…
Mayhew Tools Adds Cable Management Tools for Farm Shops and Workbenches
Mayhew Tools has expanded its cable tie lineup with new mounting hole ties and mounting pads, giving farm shops and equipment operators fresh cable management tools for organizing wiring and hoses.
Washington Appeals Court Pauses King Ranch Case Amid Jury Trial Appeal
A Washington Court of Appeals commissioner has stayed administrative proceedings against the King Ranch while judges weigh the ranchers’ bid for a jury trial in their wetlands dispute.
Trump’s Dyed-Diesel Executive Order Aims to Cut Farm Fuel Costs
President Trump signed a dyed-diesel executive order giving farmers relief on fuel tax enforcement, a move USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins says will help growers finish this year’s harvest.
BRANDT Acquires Altiara, Leading Mexican Manufacturer of Specialty Ag Products
BRANDT has acquired Altiara, a Mexico City- and Pachuca-based manufacturer of specialty crop nutrition, plant protection and adjuvant products, strengthening its footprint across Latin America.