Solar Energy Growth Slows in Iowa Solar Energy Growth Slows in Iowa Monday, July 7, 2025 Iowa’s renewable energy expansion faces hurdles after federal tax breaks are removed, impacting solar development despite proven success with wind energy across the state.
Great American State Fair Tour Begins Great American State Fair Tour Begins Monday, July 7, 2025 President Trump launched the Great American State Fair tour, celebrating 250 years of U.S. history through state fairs, culminating in a 2026 National Mall festival.
Prevent Tomato Blight with These Easy Tips Prevent Tomato Blight with These Easy Tips Monday, July 7, 2025 This article explains how to identify and manage tomato diseases like early blight, Septoria leaf spot, and anthracnose, and offers simple prevention tips for gardeners.
Fruit and Veg Crops Under Attack Fruit and Veg Crops Under Attack Monday, July 7, 2025 Warm and wet weather has caused a rise in pests and diseases in fruits and vegetables, making timely scouting, pest control, and cultural practices essential for healthy crops.
Southeast Michigan Fruit Update Week of July 1 Southeast Michigan Fruit Update Week of July 1 Monday, July 7, 2025 Sweet cherries, peaches, and berries are being harvested in hot conditions. Apple and grape crops face severe powdery mildew threats. Rain and pest updates shared below.
U.S. Dairy Leaders Seek Market Growth in Europe U.S. Dairy Leaders Seek Market Growth in Europe Monday, July 7, 2025 U.S. dairy leaders visited the UK and EU to build trade ties, highlight market potential, and address regulatory barriers limiting American dairy exports across Europe.
Seven Concerns for Heirless Land Planning Seven Concerns for Heirless Land Planning Monday, July 7, 2025 Succession planning without a family heir involves addressing financial and emotional concerns like retirement, taxes, and care costs to secure your legacy and transition your land responsibly.
Cookout Prices Stay High for July Fourth, 2025 Cookout Prices Stay High for July Fourth, 2025 Monday, July 7, 2025 July Fourth cookouts in 2025 are nearly 20% more expensive than in 2019. Beef and beans are pricier, pork is cheaper, and farmers earn little despite rising consumer costs.
NCBA Celebrates Wins in Major Farm and Tax Legislation NCBA Celebrates Wins in Major Farm and Tax Legislation Monday, July 7, 2025 The NCBA secured tax breaks, disaster programs, and conservation funding for cattle producers under the newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill signed into law by President Trump.
Great American Farmers Market Announced on National Mall Great American Farmers Market Announced on National Mall Monday, July 7, 2025 The USDA will host the Great American Farmers Market on the National Mall, August 3–8, 2025, celebrating agriculture and America’s 250th anniversary with farmers from all states.
Climate Change Cuts Milk Production Globally Climate Change Cuts Milk Production Globally Monday, July 7, 2025 A new study shows climate change reduces milk output by 10 percent daily. Cooling methods help but aren’t enough, calling for urgent new farming and policy strategies.
KDA Hosts Animal Health Workshop in Marion Kansas KDA Hosts Animal Health Workshop in Marion Kansas Monday, July 7, 2025 The Kansas Department of Agriculture will hold a free animal health workshop in Marion on July 15, covering livestock disease planning, emergency roles, and traceability for producers and...
Farm Bill Boosts Safety Net and Tax Relief Farm Bill Boosts Safety Net and Tax Relief Monday, July 7, 2025 A new bill boosts farm support, insurance, and tax relief while cutting Medicaid and SNAP. It updates commodity programs, crop insurance, and rural development initiatives.
Kansas Workshops Promote Secure Food Supply Kansas Workshops Promote Secure Food Supply Monday, July 7, 2025 Two KDA animal health workshops this summer will cover emergency response, livestock disease management, and food supply planning, with sessions for officials, veterinarians, and livestock...
Meat Prices Rise in Wisconsin - Cookouts Cost More in 2025 Meat Prices Rise in Wisconsin - Cookouts Cost More in 2025 Monday, July 7, 2025 Wisconsin's average cookout cost for 10 people rose 4% to $69.03 in 2025 due to higher meat prices, primarily beef, pork, and chicken, reflecting reduced cattle supply and demand.
Rain Impacts Corn and Soybean Health Rain Impacts Corn and Soybean Health Monday, July 7, 2025 This Field Notes update explains nitrogen timing, crop disease concerns, and water-related impacts following heavy June rain across Minnesota’s corn and soybean fields.
Join Land Stewardship Event in Wisconsin - July 19 Join Land Stewardship Event in Wisconsin - July 19 Monday, July 7, 2025 New and prospective landowners in Wisconsin are invited to a free event on July 19 at Sauk County Farm to learn about land management and conservation.
Seed Treatment Strategies for New York Growers on July 30 Seed Treatment Strategies for New York Growers on July 30 Monday, July 7, 2025 Cornell IPM is hosting meetings for New York growers on July 30, 2025, to discuss neonicotinoid alternatives and risk assessment for corn/soybean seeds under the Birds and Bees Protection Act.
Solar Panels Meet Prairie Land Use Solar Panels Meet Prairie Land Use Monday, July 7, 2025 Prairievoltaics combines solar energy with prairie land use, boosting crop yields, supporting pollinators, improving soil health, reducing costs, and driving rural development while protecting...
Building a Biodiverse Food Forest at SUNY Morrisville Building a Biodiverse Food Forest at SUNY Morrisville Monday, July 7, 2025 SUNY Morrisville faculty are transforming an old apple orchard into a food forest, a regenerative agricultural system providing hands-on learning, campus produce, and wildlife habitat.
Tree Farmers of the Year Turn Forest Around in Missouri Tree Farmers of the Year Turn Forest Around in Missouri Monday, July 7, 2025 Max and Lois Schmollinger transformed a neglected Ozark woodland into a thriving, productive forest and wildlife habitat, earning them Missouri Tree Farmers of the Year.
Northwest Missouri Hosts Annual Kids Ag Camp Northwest Missouri Hosts Annual Kids Ag Camp Monday, July 7, 2025 Northwest Missouri State's Ag Camp hosted 150 children, ages 5-10, for a three-day immersive experience in agriculture, teaching them about crops, animals, and farm careers.
Soybean Talks Connect North Dakota Producers Soybean Talks Connect North Dakota Producers Monday, July 7, 2025 North Dakota soybean growers are invited to casual Shop Talks this August to discuss ag tech, policy, and farm planning with experts and fellow farmers in a friendly, welcoming setting.
House Passes One Big Beautiful Bill for Major Reforms House Passes One Big Beautiful Bill for Major Reforms Monday, July 7, 2025 The House passes the One Big Beautiful Bill, which provides tax relief, farm support, energy reforms, military upgrades, and stronger border security, with major impacts across agriculture and the...
Cherry Harvest Faces Worker Shortage Amid Immigration Concerns Cherry Harvest Faces Worker Shortage Amid Immigration Concerns Monday, July 7, 2025 Washington cherry growers are struggling with fewer seasonal workers due to immigration fears, putting the harvest at risk. Farmers say affordable legal labor programs are urgently needed to avoid...
How SNAP Supports Rural Families and Local Farmers How SNAP Supports Rural Families and Local Farmers Monday, July 7, 2025 Pennsylvania officials urge Congress to protect SNAP funding, highlighting its vital role in supporting two million Pennsylvanians, the state's agriculture, and grocery jobs.
Optimize Irrigation Water pH for Better Crop Yields Optimize Irrigation Water pH for Better Crop Yields Monday, July 7, 2025 Optimizing irrigation water pH improves crop quality and yield by enhancing nutrient uptake, requiring precise testing for pH and alkalinity, and careful acid application.
Walmart builds new beef plant in Kansas Walmart builds new beef plant in Kansas Friday, July 4, 2025 Walmart’s Kansas beef plant improves meat quality and job creation, supporting the Midwest food supply chain, Angus beef production, and U.S. community investments.
2000 mink set free by attackers 2000 mink set free by attackers Friday, July 4, 2025 A mink farm was raided overnight, with 2000 mink released into the wild. Law enforcement and farm groups are working together to address this dangerous incident.
Rollins Celebrates 250 Years of U.S. Farming with National Mall Farmers Market Rollins Celebrates 250 Years of U.S. Farming with National Mall Farmers Market Friday, July 4, 2025 To celebrate 250 years of America, USDA will host a nationwide farmers market event in Washington, D.C. from August 3–8, honoring the roots of agriculture.