USDA Land Values Report: US Cropland Tops $6,000 an Acre in 2026
U.S. farmland values continued to rise this year, with the average value of cropland topping $6,000 for the first time, while pastureland reached $2,000 an acre.
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ISU Researchers Develop Kits to Help Stoke the Biomanufacturing Industry
Researchers at Iowa State University (ISU) are working to increase interest in biomanufacturing with bioreactor kits that can be used at community colleges or high schools.
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USDA Reports Just 5 Active New World Screwworm Cases
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says New World screwworm remains under control in the United States, with just five active cases currently being monitored as federal and state officials continue an aggressive response to prevent the pest from becoming established.
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10 Teams Seeking Top Prize in Ag Innovation Challenge
Ten innovative startups focused on solving agriculture’s greatest challenges are seeking the top prize of $100,000 in the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is proud to promote rural entrepreneurship and agriculture innovation through the Challenge.
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University of Kentucky Investigates Alfalfa's Role in Reducing Fescue Toxicosis, Heat Stress in Cattle
UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researchers are exploring how one of the country's oldest forage crops may help beef producers tackle two of their most expensive problems.
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