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…

DAILY Bites The U.S.–Taiwan reciprocal trade agreement aims to eliminate tariffs on U.S. dairy products and reduce non-tariff barriers that can delay or block market access. Dairy groups say the deal boosts U.S. competitiveness in Taiwan, a high-value market and the third-largest destination for U.S. fluid milk exports. The agreement…

Grain bin entrapments continue to pose very serious dangers to farm workers across rural America. New U.S. Department of Agriculture data shows 2025 was a record year for corn production, with more than 17 billion bushels harvested nationally. At the same time, corn stockpiles are expected to reach their highest…

As the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement enters its formal review period this year, agricultural leaders are pointing to new data showing just how critical the trade pact has become for rural America. According to a new economic analysis released by the Agricultural Coalition for USMCA, agricultural and seafood exports to Canada…