Nobody Wins with a State Patchwork of Sow Housing Laws
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 19, 2025 — Whether a large or small-scale pig farmer, all stand to lose when faced with a patchwork of differing—and ever-changing—state sow housing laws spurred by California Proposition 12. The issue goes well beyond animal
State Agriculture Officials Conclude 2025 Annual Meeting with Several Announcements and Special Guests
ROGERS, Ark. — The nation’s commissioners, directors and secretaries of agriculture gathered in Rogers, Arkansas, for NASDA’s 2025 Annual Meeting to collaborate on leading advancements, challenges and opportunities impacting the agricultural industry with a record-breaking 453 in-person and 116
Nebraska Irrigation Celebrates 50 Years of Business
Nebraska Irrigation, Inc. is marking 50 years of serving farmers and ranchers with the parts, service, and expertise needed to keep irrigation systems running strong. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Columbus, Nebraska, the company has built
Rollins Says Trump Tariffs Could Fund Aid Package for US Farmers
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The Trump Administration is reportedly drawing up plans to potentially use tariff revenue to fund a program to support U.S. farmers, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. “There may
Big Iron Livestock
BigIron Livestock is taking the auction barn online—offering cattle, hogs, and even frozen genetics with weekly no-reserve sales. Sellers get nationwide reach, and buyers get transparency and variety, all from the convenience of their phone or computer.
Fordyce, Hoskins and Hutchins Receive Senate Confirmations for USDA Roles
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Thursday afternoon, three USDA undersecretary nominees received their confirmations by the U.S. Senate to officially begin their roles at the Department of Agriculture. Missouri farmer Richard Fordyce received full confirmation as Under Secretary
Farmer Leaders Rebuke USDA Officials Over FSA County Staffing Levels
In a press release by the National Association of Farmer Elected Committees (NAFEC), the group reports that FSA offices “are critically understaffed,” yet USDA officials have publicly denied those concerns. Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden at the Farm