Organic Standards Board and Crop Practices
How the Organic Standards Board shapes crop inputs, public review, and practical organic farming decisions under USDA rules.
U.S. Farm Fuel Costs Rise Into Harvest Season
U.S. farmers are entering the 2026 harvest season with diesel costs adding another layer of pressure to already strained production budgets. The national average retail price for on-highway diesel reached $5.652 per gallon for the…
Organic Farm Bill Policy: What Farmers Gain
Organic Farm Bill proposals could affect certification costs, import checks, conservation access, and risk tools for organic producers.
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.
USDA Data Error Puts New Focus On Accuracy Of Agricultural Reports
A reporting error in a U.S. Department of Agriculture beef export report has placed new attention on the accuracy of federal agricultural statistics at a time when farmers, commodity traders, exporters, lenders and policymakers are…
Remote Water Monitoring For Beef Ranches
How remote water monitoring helps beef ranchers track tanks, reduce wasted travel, and respond to drought pressure with better field data.
U.S. Cattle Border Reopens To Mexican Imports As Screwworm Risk Remains
The United States has reopened its first southern cattle port to Mexican livestock after a more than year-long suspension, putting the cattle trade back in motion while the threat of New World screwworm remains active…
Sustainable Farming Adoption Barriers Farmers Face
Sustainable Farming Adoption remains uneven as farmers weigh costs, ROI, acreage risk, and program clarity before changing practices.
Regenerative Pilot Program Funding Signals
Regenerative Pilot Program funding offers FY 2026 support for soil health practices, but farm decisions still depend on local NRCS ranking dates.