Cases of avian flu continue to rise in Europe’s poultry, wild birds
Over the past week, 11 European states have officially registered new outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in their respective commercial poultry sectors. Almost without exception, the presence of […]
White House grapples with how to sell Trump agenda
President Trump and White House officials are grappling with how best to sell their agenda to the American people ahead of next November’s crucial midterm elections. Trump’s approval ratings are […]
USDA wraps up its largest trade mission in Mexico
Last week in Mexico City, Mexico, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins led the largest U.S. Department of Agriculture agribusiness trade mission in the nation’s history. During the mission to Mexico, 41 […]
Employment outlook remains strong for agriculture graduates
A new report released by Purdue University’s College of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) projects that employment opportunities will remain strong […]
What happens if the Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs?
The Supreme Court is now weighing whether President Trump’s tariffs, which hinge on a specified economic emergency power, can remain intact. It leaves one of his biggest policy initiatives hanging in the balance. While […]
New avian influenza cases confirmed in 2 states, 2 provinces
The spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues in the United States and Canada, with three more flocks in the U.S. and two more in Canada becoming confirmed cases […]
Ag Interests Call For 16-Year USMCA Renewal
A letter signed by 124 organizations representing the American food and agricultural value chain, including the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), filed a letter today voicing support for a full 16-year […]
Trump administration readies up to $12 billion for initial farm aid payment
The Trump administration plans to roll out an initial payment of up to $12 billion for farmers hurt by the president’s tariff policies once the government shutdown ends, according to […]
Kristi Noem pledged to boost the nation’s cybersecurity. She gutted it instead.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem promised to prioritize a “comprehensive, whole-of-government approach to cybersecurity.” But over the last nine months, a key cybersecurity agency under Noem’s command has had its staffing […]
Argentinian chicken market at a crucial moment
The avian flu outbreak in Argentina in August 2025 halted the country’s chicken exports. However, in less than 45 days, Argentina was declared free of the disease. That being said, not […]