The National FFA Organization introduced 75 high schoolers to modern agribusiness careers in Chicago during the 2026 Next Gen Conference through industry tours and hands-on learning.

The 43rd Annual Missouri Cattlemen's Youth Expo hosted over 175 junior exhibitors showing 300-plus cattle entries for livestock competition at the Missouri State Fairgrounds.

Pendleton County High School ag teacher Chris Thompson received a regional Golden Owl Award from the Kentucky FFA Foundation for his dedication to agricultural education.

Kentucky State University research shows late-season nitrogen fertilization increases soybean protein and oleic acid levels without reducing the crop's nutritional or oil quality.

June survey results showed lower farmer confidence, driven by high input costs and financial pressure, while optimism for farmland values continued across the agricultural sector.

USDA reports show farmland remains productive, but development and ownership changes are increasing competition for agricultural land and rental opportunities.

Scientific organizations are seeking congressional oversight to help protect nationally important USDA agricultural collections during planned relocations.

Vietnam’s growing economy and consumer market are creating strong demand for U.S. food, feed, fiber, seafood, and forestry products.

Penn State Extension advises farmers to thoroughly clean sprayer equipment between applications to prevent herbicide residues from damaging sensitive, developing crops.

On July 13, the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau will host a press conference in Allenwood to discuss how the proposed PPL transmission lines could affect local multi-generational farms.

The USDA accepted 2.2 million competitive acres into the 2026 Conservation Reserve Program to provide farmers with financial incentives for voluntary, resource-saving conservation.

New York announced over $4.7 million in grants for the Meat Processing Expansion Grant Program to boost facility capacity, lower food costs, and improve local supply chains.

DATCP certified the 2026 Wisconsin Potato Industry Board election of Charlie Mattek, Nicola Carey, and Heidi Randall, who began three-year terms representing growers on July 1.

Vintage Ohio will celebrate its final festival after thirty-two years of supporting wineries, promoting Ohio wines, and bringing together wine enthusiasts from across the state and beyond.

Soil organisms cause slime molds and fairy rings in lawns under warm, moist conditions, but they do not infect grass plants and can be managed with basic turf care.

A settlement with John Deere improves farmers’ access to repair resources, supporting equipment ownership rights and independent repair options.

Nebraska Tax Institute hosts a webinar to help tax professionals guide farmers through complex tax decisions after natural disasters affecting operations.

NDSU hosts a gardening event featuring seminars, tours, plant displays, and local food activities while celebrating daylily collections and community gardening efforts.

Residents can receive free nitrate well water testing and low-cost contaminant screening at a July 16 clinic in Pope County aimed at protecting private drinking water quality.

Val Wagner joins the American Farm Bureau Federation Board, bringing North Dakota’s agricultural voice and leadership experience to national farming discussions.

SDSU Extension appoints Ryan Spurling as a Small Ruminant Production Specialist to provide research support and education for sheep and goat producers statewide.