Using Drones to Protect Kentucky Corn: UK Researchers Lead Precision Agriculture Study
PRINCETON, Ky. (Nov. 7, 2025) — The University of Kentucky Research and Education Center aims to optimize drone-based spray systems to improve access to effective management of foliar diseases in Kentucky cornfields. This multi-departmental effort of Plant Pathology and Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at the
Rexing Elected New NMPF Chairman
ARLINGTON, VA – Brian Rexing, an Indiana dairy farmer and a member of the Dairy Farmers of America cooperative, was chosen as NMPF’s 15th chairman at the organization’s Joint Annual Meeting today. “Thank you for giving me the opportunity
NCFC Urges Swift Passage of Government Funding Package
Washington, D.C. (November 10, 2025) — The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) applauds congressional leaders for reaching agreement on a funding package that will reopen the federal government through January 30, extend expired farm bill programs for
Alison Foster Promoted to NCFC’s Manager, Government Affairs & Operations
Washington, D.C. (November 10, 2025)—The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) today announced that Alison Foster has been promoted to Manager, Government Affairs & Operations. In this role, Foster will work with other government relations team staff
Boozman, Booker Release Bipartisan Market Structure Discussion Draft
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) released a discussion draft of legislation that would provide new authority to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to regulate digital
Rollins to Keynote NMPF Annual Meeting in Arlington, TX on Nov. 11
ARLINGTON, VA – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins will be joining hundreds of dairy farmers and cooperative leaders for a special keynote address during NMPF’s portion of its Joint Annual Meeting with dairy organizations at 9 a.m. tomorrow,
Disparate Conditions in Crop and Livestock Sectors Evident in Credit Conditions
(KANSAS CITY, MO) — Agricultural credit conditions in most of the region deteriorated gradually during the third quarter of 2025, but strength in the cattle sector improved farm finances in some areas. According to the Tenth District
Limit Up Cattle on a Monday: Market Rebounds After Last Week’s Drop
Cattle markets came out strong to start the week, with both live and feeder contracts posting limit-up gains. The rally followed last week’s selloff and comes on renewed optimism for stronger beef demand and export movement. Cash
DOJ to Renew Investigation Into Meatpacking Industry
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Friday, President Trump called for a renewal of an investigation into the Big Four meatpacking companies. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said in part that “I have asked the DOJ to
Rising Costs Squeeze Nebraska Agriculture: New Report Details Mounting Financial Pressure on Farm and Ranch Families
LINCOLN, NEB. – Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers are facing mounting financial pressures as interest rates, land values, input prices, and equipment costs continue to climb, according to a new analysis released by Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB). The State of