Farmers and ranchers impacted by extreme weather events in 2023 and 2024 may now have some access to relief through $16 billion specifically allotted for these needs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin accepting applications for disaster assistance on July 10 through local Farm Service Agency offices. The rollout…
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As of 8:56 a.m. CT, December corn was down less than a penny at $4.14 per bushel. November soybeans were down 6¼¢ at $10.11¼ per bushel. September CBOT wheat was down 3½¢ at $5.44¼ per bushel. September KC wheat was down 4¼¢ at $5.18¼ per bushel. September Minneapolis wheat was…
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuters) – U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Tuesday that there will be “no amnesty” for agricultural workers as President Donald Trump’s administration moves to deport all immigrants in the country illegally. Rollins said the administration wants a 100% American workforce and suggested some people receiving…
Ever wonder which states make the list of top 18 corn-growing states, or which six states grow the nation’s spring wheat? From Iowa’s cornfields to North Dakota’s oat acres, these states lead the way in U.S. corn, soybean, wheat, and oat production. Top 18 Corn-Growing States According to the USDA,…
According to data compiled by the Successful Farming team, more than 735 acres of Iowa farmland are slated for auction in July 2025. Listings vary in size, from individual tracts under 25.5 acres, to parcels as large as 204 acres. While recent farmland sales have remained relatively strong, the broader…
With 1.3 billion individuals ages 15 to 24 globally, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has released a comprehensive report titled, The Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems, which examines and emphasizes the crucial role of youth in transforming agrifood systems to improve food security, nutrition, and…
At a press conference on Tuesday, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the National Farm Security Action Plan. As the second pillar of the USDA’s Make Agriculture Great Again initiative, the farm security plan seeks to protect American agriculture from foreign threats. The 12-page plan detailed three key areas of emphasis:…
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During remarks Tuesday in Washington, D.C., Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins outlined a vision for the…
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On Monday, USDA reported that nine states — Illinois, Iowa, Kansas,…
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