Agriculture
As of early January 2026, the American agricultural landscape is navigating its most significant policy transformation since the New Deal. The traditional "Farm Bill era"—characterized by a decennial, bipartisan omnibus package that married rural commodity subsidies with urban nutrition programs—has effectively ended. In its place stands
Agriculture
As the 2026 calendar year begins, the United States agricultural sector finds itself at a critical policy crossroads. On one hand, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has just finalized the enrollment for its $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program, a massive infusion of ad-hoc cash designed to
Agricultural Commodities
As of December 11, 2025, the American agricultural landscape is a crucible of economic pressures and political maneuvering, largely dictated by the volatile currents of agricultural commodity prices. Farmers across the nation are grappling with a complex environment where the cost of essential inputs like fuel, fertilizer, and labor remains
Agriculture
Washington D.C. – December 1, 2025 – The American agricultural sector finds itself at a critical juncture, navigating a complex and often contradictory landscape of disaster assistance as the 2025 crop year unfolds. While substantial financial relief has been legislated for past calamities, a pervasive sense of uncertainty clouds the outlook
US Agriculture
The American agricultural sector is grappling with an unprecedented financial crisis, as a perfect storm of soaring input costs, plummeting commodity prices, and relentless extreme weather events pushes many family farms to the brink of insolvency. With net farm income projected to fall significantly and accumulated losses for farmers estimated
USDA
Washington D.C. – November 17, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has delivered a critical lifeline to American farmers and ranchers, rolling out a comprehensive package of disaster assistance for losses incurred during the 2023 and 2024 calendar years. Authorized by the landmark American Relief Act of 2025,
Mental Health
Brookings, SD – November 7, 2025 – In a critical move to bolster the well-being of the nation's agricultural backbone, South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension has rolled out a vital mental health care voucher program aimed at supporting farming and ranching families. This initiative directly confronts the pervasive issue
Agriculture
In the ever-volatile world of agricultural commodity markets, where prices can swing wildly due to weather, global demand, and geopolitical events, a crucial safety net stands as a bulwark against financial ruin for American farmers. The Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, cornerstones of the U.
Farm Bill
Washington D.C., November 5, 2025 – The bedrock of American agricultural policy, the 2018 Farm Bill, has officially expired, casting a long shadow of uncertainty over the nation's farmers, food systems, and financial markets. While a significant portion of agricultural provisions were addressed by the "One Big
Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON D.C. – October 8, 2025 – As the U.S. government shutdown enters its eighth day, the nation's agricultural sector finds itself increasingly mired in an "information vacuum" and mounting financial distress. The paralysis of critical federal agencies, particularly the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)