Five individuals have been federally indicted on accusations of having roles in a $220 million nationwide fraud scheme involving purported cattle purchase contracts, according to an announcement from United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould. A Fort Worth federal grand jury returned the indictment on February…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued the final round of Emergency Livestock Relief Program payments, delivering more than $1.89 billion to producers impacted by drought, floods, and wildfires in 2023 and 2024. Announced recently by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, the payments mark the completion of relief authorized…

Author Gabriel Rosenberg advocates that the structure of industrial food production and distribution is key to achieving the best nutrition and food security. Many people squirm when they hear the term “industrial.” It is often used to conjure images of soulessness and greed. And when someone uses the phrase “industrial…

Virginia Democrats are hoping that their new grasp on legislative power in the state — including the governor’s office — will allow them to push through a new minimum-wage bill focusing on currently exempt farm workers. This is the third time in as many years that the bill has been…

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky — JCB believes it has found the “sweet spot” that customers have asked for in its track loader lineup thanks to the launch of the 250T, which was first shown publicly at the 2026 National Farm Machinery Show. The company already has a 215T and 270T, but  this…

The Angus Foundation has opened the application period for its 2026 scholarship program, continuing its commitment to supporting the education and leadership development of Angus youth. Now through May 1, students can apply for the Foundation’s broad suite of undergraduate, graduate, vocational or technical, and commercial cattlemen’s scholarship programs. For…