USDA Launches New Strategy to Improve Meat and Poultry Safety
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has unveiled a new comprehensive plan designed to strengthen the USDA’s efforts to reduce foodborne illness. The announcement came during the opening of the agency’s newly upgraded Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory. The initiative
Bankers Release Report on U.S. Farm Banks
The American Bankers Association released its annual Farm Bank Performance Report, highlighting the critical role farm banks played in supporting U.S. agriculture in 2024. Despite continued challenges from global uncertainty and lingering supply chain disruptions, farm banks posted
Farm Bankruptcies Already Exceed Last Year
More U.S. farms filed for bankruptcy in the first three months of 2025 than during the entire 2024 calendar year. That’s according to new research from University of Arkansas Extension Economist Ryan Loy. The information shows that
Julie Callahan Nominated as USTR’s Chief Ag Negotiator
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The White House announced this morning that President Trump has nominated Julie Callahan to serve as chief agricultural negotiator at USTR. Callahan is currently the assistant U.S. trade representative for agricultural affairs and commodity policy. Reaction
NAFB Names Janet Adkison and Gale Cunningham as 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
PLATTE CITY, Mo. (July 17, 2025) – The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) has named veteran ag communicators Janet Adkison and Gale Cunningham as the 2025 inductees in the NAFB Hall of Fame. They will be celebrated
CattleCon 2026 Keynote Speakers Announced
CENTENNIAL, Colo. – CattleCon 2026, to be held in Nashville, Tennessee, Feb. 3-5, will feature keynote speakers two-time Daytona 500 and NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and bestselling author Jon Acuff. These two speakers will inspire and