USDA Advances Reorganization and Restructuring of the Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area to Improve Efficiency and Better Serve American Farmers

(Washington, D.C., April 23, 2026) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) Mission Area today announced a reorganization and leadership restructuring to better align its work with USDA priorities, improve operational efficiency, and deliver
Fischer Questions Ag Secretary on Wildfire Disaster Assistance, Improving FSA Processes

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, questioned U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on how the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) can deliver disaster assistance faster, including improving Farm Service
Cramer Calls on USDA, USTR to Support U.S. Onion Growers, Ensure Fairness and Safety in North American Food Supply Chain

BISMARCK, N.D. – Over the last three decades, domestic onion production costs have risen sharply from $1,876 per acre in 1992 to $6,438 in 2025. American onion growers operate under some of the strictest labor, safety, and
Wheat Leading Thursday Market Action

KC wheat is leading the complex higher today as weather concerns return to the market trade while corn and soybeans are quiet. Mike Castle, Senior Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us for analysis and perspective in our
Why Farmer Voices Matter
On the Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 episode of AOA, we have a conversation with CropLife America President and CEO Alexandra Dunn to discuss their Farmer Voices Matter campaign. We learn more about the importance of the campaign
100 Years of Pioneer: The Rise of Information and Data in Agriculture

The use of data in agriculture is an area that has seen tremendous growth and change. But data isn’t just a modern phenomenon. David Bowen, Corteva Laureate and Data Strategy & Governance Analyst joins us as we
What Is the Pork Leadership institute?
We sit down with Lucy Russell, Director of Producer Engagement for the National Pork Producers Council, to learn more about their Pork Leadership Institute program. She shares details on the program and how it can help producers
House Passes the Rural Broadband Protection Act

The NTCA, or The Rural Broadband Association, is applauding congressional passage of the Rural Broadband Protection Act, which aims to strengthen oversight of providers seeking federal broadband funding. The measure, already approved by the Senate, now heads
Former House Ag Chair, Congressman David Scott, Has Died

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Congressman David Scott (D-GA), the first black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at the age of 80. A 12-term Congressman, Scott was a leading voice for Democrats on farm and food