Iowa Invites Century and Heritage Farm Applications as America250 Celebration Marks Milestone Year
DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 18, 2026) – As Iowa joins the nation in celebrating America’s 250th birthday, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging eligible Iowa farm owners to apply for Century or Heritage Farm recognition
Texas Launches $100 Million AgLink Continuity Grant to Protect Food and Fiber Supply Chain
AUSTIN – Commissioner Miller, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), and the Texas Agriculture Finance Authority (TAFA) have announced the creation of the $100 million AgLink Continuity Grant, a new initiative designed to reinforce Texas’ agricultural supply
Ag Markets Keeping an Eye on Energy
Ag markets are closely watching movement in the energy sector and how outside pressure could influence overall trade direction. The Ag Outlook Forum released its numbers this morning, and they largely came in as expected, offering few
Bayer Launches newgold® — A New Multi-Crop Seed Brand Designed to Connect Agriculture to the Low-Carbon Fuel Economy
St. Louis, MO —Feb. 18, 2026 — Bayer today announced the launch of newgold® seed, its first multi-crop seed brand developed specifically for low-carbon intensity crops, designed to help farmers participate directly in the fast-growing biofuels market
USDA Announces $263 Million in Food Purchases
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Thursday, USDA and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the agency’s intent to purchase up to $263 million in dairy and agricultural products from American farmers and producers for distribution to food banks
Farm Bill 2.0 Provides Additional Certainty to American Cattle Producers
WASHINGTON (February 19, 2026) – House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson released the text of Farm Bill 2.0 (the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026). The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomes the provisions that strengthen the agriculture measures
Low pregnancy rates in young cows in-person webinar to be held in Rushville
Low pregnancy rates in young cows can significantly impact herd replacement costs and long-term profitability for cow-calf producers. To address this challenge, Nebraska Extension will host a webinar titled “Considerations of Causes of Low Pregnancy Rates in
Sorghum Producers Sweep Yield Contest Divisions Planting Pioneer® Brand Hybrids
JOHNSTON, Iowa — In sorghum production, consistency defines success. Farmers depend on hybrids that deliver high-end performance across seasons, environments and growing regions. That reliability was on display in the 2025 National Sorghum Producers Yield Contest, where
Specialty Crop Alliance Applauds Release of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2026 — The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement regarding the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 released by House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson. “The Specialty
AgMarket.Net Early Morning Market Analysis 2/19/26
February 19, 2026 At this hour: 🌽Corn market is up 0-1c, 🌱soybeans are up 3-4c, 🍞wheat is up 6-7c, 🛢️crude oil is up $0.84-$0.85, 💲US Dollar is up 1 point -The USDA Ag Outlook Forum will begin