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Jentz Promoted to Chief Operating Officer for American Angus Association®
By Holly Martin, Angus Communications Director A deep respect for the history of the Angus breed, paired with a passion for the future – Casey Jentz, recently named chief operating officer of the American Angus Association®, will bring to his new role. “Angus is the heartbeat of the beef industry,” Jentz said. “The people before…
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Collin Peterson Receives American Farm Bureau Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award
WASHINGTON — Collin Peterson, former congressional leader from Minnesota, and former Kentucky Farm Bureau President Mark Haney, are the recipients of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2025 Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award and Farm Bureau Founders Award, respectively. The DSA and Founders Award are the highest honors presented by AFBF. Peterson and Haney will be recognized…
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North Dakota FFA Foundation Receives Single Largest Monetary Donation to Date
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota FFA Foundation has received its largest single monetary donation to date—a $200,000 gift from the Governor’s Heritage Foundation. Announced during Governor Kelly Armstrong’s Inaugural Ball, this contribution highlights a growing commitment to investing in the next generation of leaders in agriculture and beyond. Established in 1980, the North Dakota FFA…
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More Tariff Threats for China, European Union
In his second day in office, President Donald Trump aimed at China and the European Union with tariff threats. That’s after putting Canada and Mexico in the bullseye on day one. Bloomberg says that White House officials are discussing a ten percent tariff on China, based on the fact they’re sending fentanyl to the U.S.…
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Cargill to Pay $32 Million to Settle Lawsuit
Cargill has agreed to pay $32.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit that accuses the meatpacking giant of conspiring with other companies to artificially raise the price of turkeys. The deal was filed in the Northern Illinois U.S. District Court and still needs to be approved by the court. The lawsuit accused Cargill and…
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Bird Flu Outbreak in Georgia Threatens U.S. Chicken Exports, Trade Group Says
Bird Flu Outbreak in Georgia Threatens U.S. Chicken Exports, Trade Group Says Successful Farming
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USDA forecasts strong Argentine soyabean production and crop
USDA forecasts strong Argentine soyabean production and crop Oils & Fats International
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Global Young Farmers’ Consultation on Climate-Smart Agriculture
ROME — The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) unveiled the comprehensive ‘Global Youth Producers’ Consultation on Climate-Smart Agriculture‘ report, a collaborative effort with the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) through AgMission — a global initiative co-created by WFO and FFAR to unlock agriculture’s potential to address climate change. During this consultation, young farmers from…
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USDA Accepts EQIP Applications on a Continuous Basis
USDA Accepts EQIP Applications on a Continuous Basis Southeast AgNet
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Making the Best Choices for Your Fertilizer Dollar
Soaring fertilizer prices are causing farmers to make tough choices when trying to get the most value from their fertilizer dollar. On this episode, an expert with AgroLiquid says there are strategic ways to optimize efficiency and manage soil imbalances, even in a challenging year. The post Making the Best Choices for Your Fertilizer Dollar …
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Senators Reintroduce Bill to Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Senators Reintroduce Bill to Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel Farms.com
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Brazil expects increased beef exports to U.S.
Brazil expects increased beef exports to U.S. Valor International
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Bird flu found in 1.4 million more Ohio chickens weeks after detection in separate flock
Bird flu found in 1.4 million more Ohio chickens weeks after detection in separate flock wpde.com
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U of I research aims for right corn genetics
U of I research aims for right corn genetics FarmWeekNow.com
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A late-January thaw ahead for much of the Heartland; more moisture for the Southern U.S.
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures east of the Rockies, except in the Northeast, while colder-than-normal conditions will prevail in the West. Meanwhile, near- or above normal precipitation across the southern and eastern U.S. should contrast with drier-than-normal weather in a broad area stretching from…
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EU plans to shield farmers from free trade deal with South America
EU plans to shield farmers from free trade deal with South America MSN
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Farmer take on Trump tariff threats
Farmers are contemplating the impact of tariffs proposed by President Trump. Southwest Minnesota farmer Bob Worth says it would not be good if Trump follows through with 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico. “One thing I think President Trump will do is use that as a playing card. Sometimes he might not use it,…
