Kansas wheat harvest reaches 93 percent completion with mixed yield and quality results as rain impacts some regions while others report excellent test weights and good protein content.

USDA ended diversity-focused farm programs, cutting critical support for small farms and minority producers, sparking concerns over food supply, local agriculture, and fair farm policy access.

USDA opens nominations for the 2025 county committee elections, urging farmers and ranchers to participate before August 1 to strengthen local agricultural decision-making and program delivery.

Organic dairy farmers will meet lawmakers in Washington to discuss policies, data collection, and support for the Farm Bill to safeguard organic farming and rural communities.

Kentucky State University and Brough Brothers Distillery launched "1886 Select" bourbon, featuring five wood-stave finished expressions from their collaborative research.

President new tariff threats on Mexico and the EU raise global trade concerns, affecting agriculture, with both nations seeking negotiations before the August 1 deadline.

The University of Kentucky's One Health Center Initiative is now open for membership, fostering collaboration in human, animal, and environmental health research and education.

The Beginning Farmer Field Day in West Michigan will provide hands-on learning, expert talks, and networking opportunities for those starting or exploring farming careers across the region.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is hosting a Soil Health Field Day on July 22 at LIHREC, showcasing soil amendments like compost and biochar and featuring summer cover crop practices.

Experience horses firsthand at the NYS 4-H for Horses Building at the Great New York State Fair, featuring daily interactive exhibits, live horses, and youth-led education.

Penn State's Melanie Miller Foster and Mia Sullivan were recognized at the NACTA conference for their significant contributions to global agricultural education and teaching excellence.

Trumbull County Farm Bureau will host a Lunch and Learn on July 31 for members, leaders, and officials to discuss agriculture issues and policies shaping local farming and rural communities.

Penn State's Ag Progress Days, August 12-14, 2025, offers free tours and demonstrations at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center, showcasing cutting-edge farm research.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed a new law requiring permits from the DNR for water exports, ensuring protection of in-state water resources.

Iowa State University will offer two free webinars on August 5 and 19 focusing on protecting farm workers and crops from heat stress, featuring expert advice and practical strategies.

Iowa farmers faced wet conditions, limiting fieldwork. Corn and soybeans showed steady growth, oats progressed well, and hay and pastures remained in good condition despite challenges.

The UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences hosted its annual Potato Research Field Day, showcasing new research and receiving a $2 million funding boost for agricultural stations.

Wisconsin fieldwork had 4.6 suitable days last week, with strong corn, soybean, winter wheat, oat, potato, and hay conditions despite some rain delays.

USDA’s Farm Service Agency offers low interest loans to Indiana farmers for repairing or replacing essential property damaged by tornadoes, with applications open until March 9, 2026.