Organic Standards Board and Crop Practices
How the Organic Standards Board shapes crop inputs, public review, and practical organic farming decisions under USDA rules.
Next-Generation Farmer Fund and Climate Farms
What the Next-Generation Farmer Fund may mean for young producers, climate-smart practices, grant size, and farm capital gaps in 2026.
How federal farm grants Support Underserved Farms
How federal farm grants help underserved farmers adopt conservation practices, manage costs, and face policy uncertainty in 2026.
Washington Farmers Face Combined Drought And Wildfire Losses
Washington’s agricultural sector entered August facing a difficult combination of drought, extreme heat and widespread wildfire activity, creating a compound risk that reaches beyond crop yields. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on August 4,…
Record U.S. Heat Sets New Agricultural Risk Benchmark
The U.S. agricultural sector is entering the second half of the 2026 growing season under a weather signal that has few recent comparisons. July 2026 became the hottest month ever recorded for the contiguous United…
Record U.S. Heat And Dry Soil Conditions Split The 2026 Crop Outlook
The 2026 U.S. crop outlook is becoming increasingly regional as record heat collides with uneven soil moisture across major agricultural areas. July delivered the hottest month ever recorded for the contiguous United States, with a…
August Crop Forecast Updates Corn And Soybean Market Expectations
The August crop forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture represents one of the most closely monitored agricultural updates before the fall harvest season. Corn and soybean producers across the Midwest use these projections to…
USDA Acreage Report Shows Corn Decline as Soybean Plantings Increase Across Midwest Farms
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) acreage projections for 2026 reveal a significant shift in planting decisions across the Midwest, with farmers reducing corn acreage while increasing soybean production. The annual planting adjustment reflects changing…
Imperial Valley AI Data Center Water Dispute Escalates Over Colorado River Allocations
Imperial Valley sits at the center of a growing water allocation dispute as agricultural irrigation systems compete with proposed technology infrastructure for access to Colorado River resources. The Imperial Irrigation District (IID), which manages one…