Farmers, Food Systems Highlight 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Organizers of a three-day conference drawing growers, researchers and community leaders from across the Midwest say the early January event will help strengthen regional food systems. The 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference, scheduled for
SDSU Extension to Host Virtual Annie’s Project Event
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension is inviting everyone to attend its virtual Annie’s Project workshops in January and February. Annie’s Project is a national program with the mission to empower women in agriculture to be
Analyzing Farm Economy Trends to End 2025
As we close out 2025, it is no secret that the farm economy is struggling in many ways. What are some of the key trends we are watching as we end 2025 and look ahead to 2026?
USDA to Provide $7 Million for Advanced Biofuel Production
USDA announced Friday that it is making $7 million available nationwide to advanced biofuel producers through the Advanced Biofuel Producer Payment Program, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins said. The funding, authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill, will
Senate Passes Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Last week, the Senate unanimously passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, clearing a major hurdle toward restoring whole and 2% milk options in school meal programs. The bill now heads to the
2025 University of Minnesota Field Crop Variety Trial Results Available Now
St. Paul, Minnesota — The Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) and the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) at the University of Minnesota have published the 2025 Minnesota Field Crop Variety Trials. Visit varietytrials.umn.edu to see variety
ADM Partners with Feeding America to Support Local Food Banks
CHICAGO—ADM (NYSE: ADM) today announced a contribution of $350,000 to Feeding America, the largest food bank organization in the U.S., to help provide meals for individuals and families across the country. ADM’s contribution will support the operation