Agriculture
USDA makes American children healthier, agriculture stronger with more farm to school investments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced the second cohort of fiscal year (FY) 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants, completing the largest ever single-year financial…
USDA accepts 2.2 million acres through 2026 Conservation Reserve Program enrollment to benefit natural resources, ag operations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting 2.2 million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) for 2026. Through CRP, USDA’s Farm…
USDA announces lawfare partnership with SBA to shield producers, ranchers, and small businesses from weaponized regulation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to…
Caroline Shelton is a new member of the American Angus Association
BEDFORD – Caroline Shelton, Bedford, Indiana, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with…
Secretary Rollins announced $500M for Fertilizer Investment & Expansion Program to stengthen America’s fertilizer supply chain
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the launch of the $500 million Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-Term Domestic Supply…
State Department of Agriculture launches IMAGE Cost-Share Program for Southwest Indiana producers
INDIANA – Today, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is launching the Indiana Management of Agriculture Enhancements (IMAGE) Cost-Share Program for southwest Indiana producers. The…
Secretary Rollins announces program to support small- and mid-size beef processors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (SPUR) Program that will provide temporary support for…
President Trump signs Executive Order advancing regenerative agriculture; USDA Rule to unlock billions for American farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the heels of President Donald J. Trump signing an Executive Order advancing regenerative agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke L….
Dairy farmers encouraged by introduction of farm bill discussion draft in the Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative members are encouraged by Senate Ag Chairman John Boozman’s (R-AR) release of the Agricultural Act of 2026, a…
Heat stress management in dairy cattle helps protect the bottom line
INDIANA – Heat stress remains one of the biggest seasonal threats facing dairy producers. Heat and humidity not only make cows uncomfortable but also threaten…
