New York cideries earned major national honors at GLINTCAP, with top awards going to Angry Orchard, Beak & Skiff, and Seminary Hill for their innovative, high-quality craft ciders.

New York updated pet import rules following New World Screwworm cases in Texas and New Mexico, requiring pre-travel treatment for cats and dogs to protect livestock and public health.

The USDA is urging flood-affected Missouri farmers and livestock producers to promptly report losses to local FSA offices to access financial, loan, and technical disaster recovery assistance.

Registration is required for MDC's free beginner-friendly tree-saddle hunting workshop on August 15, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center in Blue Springs.

Adding insecticides to fungicide sprays when pest levels are low can destroy beneficial insects and trigger worse aphid outbreaks, making scouting essential to avoid unneeded costs.

Explore crop production, conservation, renewable energy, and hands-on farming exhibits at Penn State's Ag Progress Days, August 11-13, with free admission and parking.

The Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation awarded a record $980,750 in scholarships to 634 high school seniors in 2026, advancing higher education and rural youth development.

UW-Madison Extension will host a free Soybean Gall Midge Scouting Field Day on August 7 in River Falls, Wisconsin, to teach growers early detection and pest management strategies.

UW-Madison Extension will host a free Manure Composting Management Field Day on August 5, 2026, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, featuring expert sessions, live demonstrations, and lunch.

The AgRevolution roadshow connects farmers with new equipment, field demonstrations, expert advice, and service programs aimed at improving efficiency and supporting farm success.

New research indicates mCOOL could increase costs across the meat sector, leading to higher consumer prices, added compliance requirements, and operational challenges for industry stakeholders.

Farmers impacted by drought and wildfires can access USDA financial aid, conservation assistance, emergency loans, and risk management programs to support recovery efforts.

Dairy industry leaders are urging Canada to fulfill USMCA obligations and improve market access while supporting efforts to resolve trade disputes and strengthen North American dairy trade.

Chris Tanner’s appointment to the EPA advisory committee gives wheat growers a voice in environmental policy discussions and strengthens representation for farmers and rural communities.

Standing corn can provide a cost-effective cattle feed alternative during drought, offering high-energy forage while reducing harvest costs when managed properly.

Minnesota wheat growers are encouraged to monitor Fusarium Head Blight during harvest and use proper grain management practices to reduce DON levels and protect grain quality.

Minnesota Corn’s trade mission helped Central American nutritionists gain firsthand knowledge of U.S. corn co-products, strengthening feed markets and export opportunities.