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Fordyce: USDA takes steps to help farmers manage tight margins

The USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation says the agency is taking steps to help producers manage financial challenges. Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield the...

Commentary: As Farm Bill Stalls, New Legislation Emerges Tackling Unfair Markets in Agriculture

Finstad: farm bill must include Prop 12 language and year-round E15

A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is pushing for a farm bill that addresses Proposition 12 and includes year-round nationwide E15.  Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad...

Farm Bill 2.0: A Closer Look at the Senate Discussion Draft

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The 2026 Farm Bill

August 04, 2026 | Source: Agricultural Support Services A plain, sourced look at where farm bill money actually goes — and what these bills actually change. Those are two differen...

NALC news release: New policies on foreign ownership of ag land focus of July 15 NALC webinar

By Phillip Powell University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Discussion addresses most recent text of Farm Bill from Senate...

Grassley endorses farmer assistance, calls for E15 action

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he supports efforts in the House to provide more financial aid to farmers. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield the assistance would help address r...

Fiscbach: year-round E15 would give corn farmers a stronger market floor

A U.S. Representative says farmers need stable policies and expanded domestic demand.  Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach says biofuels are critical to the success of agric...

Farmer says more aid would be appreciated, but solutions needed

A southwestern Wisconsin producer says the struggling ag economy is impacting morale in farm country. “Farmers are not really upbeat right now.” Mike Berget, who raises corn, soybe...

Farmers Set for Major Changes as Govt Tables New Bill

A fresh policy proposal aims to transform how agricultural information is collected, shared and used across the country.

Farm bill optimism fades as impasse drags on

An ag policy specialist at the University of Illinois says he’s losing optimism a farm bill can make it across the finish line this year. Jonathan Coppess says the Senate Ag Commit...

Specialty crop producers encouraged to build strong FSA relationship

The organic grain mentorship coordinator with The Land Connection says the struggling economy is taking its toll on many specialty growers. Katie Bishop says it’s important that pr...

SPUR: Flawed policy just in time for the midterms

USDA’s new program is a handout to small packers, and it makes government a market participant.

Balancing Food Security, Farmer Incomes and Fiscal Sustainability

Part One: The Policy Choices Facing Zambia’s Maize Market This week’s Monday Opinion examines the policy choices confronting Government as the 2025/2026 maize marketing season begi...

House budget bill includes billions in new farmer economic aid

The U.S. House Budget Committee plans to mark up a bill that includes more ad hoc assistance for farmers. Congressman Brad Finstad of Minnesota tells Brownfield there’s approximate...

USDA Introduces More Crop Insurance Options for Forage Producers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it is expanding coverage options to add revenue protection for forage producers in 12 states, Implemented by USDA’s Risk Management Agency (...

High rates, volatile prices create uncertainty for farmers

The president of a crop insurance company is concerned as farmers face mounting uncertainty. Dalynn Hoch with RCIS says interest rates highlight the risk of farming. “Most of us ge...

Precision Ag News 7/13

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the launch of the $500 million Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-Term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program, a new...

Vaden: Farm aid needed, but work continues to boost commodity prices

The deputy secretary at the USDA says another round of financial assistance is needed to support America’s farmers and ranchers. Stephen Vaden says the $12 billion in farm aid incl...

Grassley: Mosaic doesn’t need phosphate protections

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says President Trump’s decision to temporarily suspend duties on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco could provide much-needed relief for American...

Farmers, Sen. Welch discuss legislation to support dairies

A group of organic dairy farmers and ag organizations gathered to discuss industry issues with Sen. Welch.

Senate farm bill draft focuses on farm economy, keeps ‘Big Beautiful’ SNAP cuts

Nearly two months after the U.S. House passed a farm bill proposal, the Senate Agriculture Committee has released an initial draft of the omnibus legislation that covers everything...

Union government following anti farmers policies, says Minister

"Farmers are facing a serious crisis. The state is facing a severe drought. Farmers have sown two or three times, but lost money and inputs. In such a situation, cooperative societ...

Senate farm bill draft focuses on farm economy, keeps ‘Big Beautiful’ SNAP cuts

Nearly two months after the U.S. House passed a farm bill proposal, the Senate Agriculture Committee has released an initial draft of the omnibus legislation that covers everything...