Industry News | 01-05-2026
USDA Announces Commodity Payment Rates for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the next phase in the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program (FBA), the eligible commodity per-acre payment rates.
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Precision Ag is Tracking Toward Robust Growth Through 2030
New research highlights the potential of precision farming around the world, with growth estimated to be $12.8 billion in 2025 to $21.2 billion by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6 percent from 2025 through 2030.
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OSU Monitoring the Corn Leafhopper in Oklahoma through Research and Extension
Faculty at Oklahoma State University and OSU Extension are working together to identify the corn leafhopper, the pathogens it spreads, and ways producers can manage and monitor the issue.
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University of Illinois Confirms First U.S. Case of Glufosinate-Resistant Waterhemp
A weed scientist at the University of Illinois says the first case of glufosinate resistance in waterhemp has been confirmed in the United States.
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Tight Cattle Supply Should Keep Prices Up in 2026
Historically low cattle numbers and strong demand should provide support for cattle markets in 2026, livestock marketing specialists and ag economists say.
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Industry News | 12-29-2025
Winter Oilseeds as a Response to Biofuels Feedstock Demand
U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel output has increased significantly in recent years, and the outlook for future policy and production is strong.
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Northwest Iowa Farm Serves Up 12 Days of Ice Cream for the Holidays
Stensland Family Farmers started their creamery to diversify their Northwest Iowa farm. Today they make over 80 flavors of ice cream at the farm and this time of year offer many holiday favorites and promotions.
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Brighter Future Fund: Five Years of Impact
Since 2020, the Brighter Future Fund has awarded more than $5 million in grants to over 2,000 producers across all 50 states and U.S. territories.
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Cattle Market Knocked Back on Heels
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Cattle on Feed report indicates continued tight feeder-cattle supplies. The USDA estimates cattle on feed as of Nov. 2 were 11.7 million head, a decrease of 2 percent or 260,000 head from 2024. Approximately 2.04 million head of cattle were placed into feedlots, a decrease of 227,000 head or 10 percent from 2024.
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Retail Fertilizer Trends
Retail fertilizer prices tracked by DTN for the third week of December 2025 continue to show mostly lower fertilizer prices for the second week in a row. Once again, six fertilizers were slightly lower while the remaining two fertilizers were a little higher.
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Industry News | 12-22-2025
Nebraska Ag Expo Features Drone Discussions
The Nebraska Ag Expo Dec. 9-11 in Lincoln featured speakers on new farm machinery and technology, including the rising use of drones. Ag company representatives talked about how drones are used on their own farms and on others’.
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Changes Coming to Federal Crop Insurance in 2026
The president of an Ohio-based insurance agency says U.S. farmers will see some big changes to their federal crop insurance coverage options for 2026.
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Rail and Trucking Changes Reshape Agricultural Transportation Outlook
Rail access disputes, trucking cost pressures, and new fertilizer train programs are reshaping agricultural transportation as producers and agribusinesses prepare for the 2026 season.
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7 Tips to Protect Your Farm From Financial Fraud
Dismissing fraud as something that “never happens here” could be a big mistake. As fraudsters improve their tricks, it’s more important than ever to stay vigilant in protection of your farm’s finances. Explore these seven tips to protect your farm from financial fraud.
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USDA Study Shows Increased Job Demand for CAFNR Graduates in the Next Five Years
A new national employment outlook study conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) projected a five-year outlook in those fields, from 2025 to 2030. The report forecasts more than 104,000 annual job openings, a demand expected to exceed the supply of qualified graduates.
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