The person occupying the USDA’s Chief Economist position isn’t usually a household name, but you’ve likely heard farmers grumble about the effect his or her office can have across fields and elevators nationwide. In early January, Dr. Justin Benavidez was appointed to this post, a move that matters to producers…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is rolling out a new online reporting portal aimed at tracking foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land, a move that comes as foreign farmland holdings and scrutiny around them continue to grow. The portal supports reporting required under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of…

Budweiser’s iconic Clydesdales are back — and this time, the smallest member of the herd is making a big impression. The beer brand has released two teasers ahead of its Super Bowl LX commercial, offering fans an early look at what’s coming in Budweiser’s 48th Super Bowl appearance featuring the…

The Agriculture Future of America Ambassador Program equips students to shape the future of the agriculture industry. This year, 41 student leaders representing campuses nationwide were selected to serve as a bridge between AFA and the next generation of agricultural professionals. “I am looking forward to connecting with students from…

National Ag Day will be celebrated March 24, 2026, with a series of events in Washington, D.C., and online highlighting the role of agriculture in everyday life and marking 250 years of agricultural progress in the United States. The Agriculture Council of America announced the theme for 2026 as “Agriculture:…

House Republican leaders struck a deal this week to establish a new rural energy council focused on E15 biofuel, a move intended to resolve internal GOP disagreements but one that has sparked strong backlash from corn growers. According to Bloomberg Government, the agreement would create an E15 Rural Domestic Energy…