BOISE, Idaho — Money is rarely the hard part in agriculture and small business. Timing is. Cash comes in waves, expenses show up on schedule, and one weird year can turn “fine” into “tight” fast. That’s why banking relationships still matter, even with all the shiny apps and fintech promises. A good example is Farmers […] The post How Idaho Farmers and Small Businesses Can Build a Stronger Financ…
ROSEBURG, Ore. — Military veterans leaned over a raised garden bed at the Oregon State University Extension Service Douglas County Agricultural Learning Center, parting tall stalks of flowering bok choy to see what was ready to harvest. Michael Swearingen held a freshly pulled daikon radish while Dawnetta Loomis and Josh Vader inspected lettuce that had […] The post Veterans Build Farming Skills,…
MADISON, Wis. — Three finalists have been selected for the 2026 California Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land. Named in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, this award recognizes landowners who […] The post California Leopold …
DINUBA, Calif. — California cantaloupe growers have a unified goal this summer: convince a generation raised on smoothies, snack boards and TikTok food trends that cantaloupe deserves a permanent spot in their shopping carts. To accomplish this, the California Cantaloupe Advisory Board (CCAB) has launched one of the industry’s most ambitious consumer marketing efforts to […] The post Can a Group …
AMES, Iowa — As global demand for bio-based products continues to rise, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Ag Decision Maker has released a new resource to help Iowa producers evaluate their role in this emerging market. The publication, “The Cost of Producing Herbaceous Feedstocks for Biomass and Biorenewable Products,” along with its accompanying digital […] The post New Resource to…
HIBBING, Minn. — Livestock producers from across Minnesota are invited to participate in a two-day, hands-on education event at Mr. Ed’s Farm this October, designed to strengthen on-farm animal health knowledge and practical veterinary skills. Hosted at Mr. Ed’s Farm in Hibbing, the clinics provide participants with the opportunity to learn directly from experienced instructors […] The post Hands…
RIVER FALLS, Wis. — The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents approved two major University of Wisconsin-River Falls capital project requests aimed at strengthening Wisconsin’s agricultural workforce and supporting the state’s $116.3 billion agricultural economy Thursday. The projects are included in the capital budget request which will be delivered to the state Department of Administration…
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Illinois Milk Producers Association is calling for nominations of individuals to receive formal recognition in 2026 for their outstanding contributions to the dairy industry through leadership, stewardship and overall excellence. Anyone may submit nominations for the Dairy Industry Service Award and the Sustainability Award through Aug. 31. All nominations will be considered […
INDIANAPOLIS — On Aug. 19 at the Indiana State Fair, Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith and Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Director Don Lamb presented 135 farming families with a Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture. “Indiana’s heritage is built on agriculture,” said Lt. Governor Beckwith, Secretary of Agriculture and […] The post Family Farms…
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is announcing that funding for new community forestry projects is available through the 2026 Community Forestry Grant program. The Community Forestry Grant program intends to help communities solve specific community forestry problems and demonstrate the importance of trees and urban forests in our communities.…
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A fungus that causes laurel wilt can kill a sassafras tree in just a few weeks, and it’s a disease threatening sassafras in Kentucky and other members of the laurel family across the nation. Researchers at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) are studying whether the […] The post UK Researchers Explore New Way to Protect Tre…
AMES, Iowa — The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) has named Karimbhai M. Maredia, professor, associate dean and director of the World Agriculture Center at Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), as the 2026 recipient of the Borlaug CAST Communication Award (BCCA). The BCCA recognizes a scientist who has effectively […] The post MSU'…
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio is approaching one of its wettest Augusts on record after repeated storms flooded fields, flattened crops, damaged barns and caused livestock losses across parts of the state. Through Aug. 18, Ohio had received a statewide average of approximately 6.15 inches of rain, making this the fourth-wettest August since recordkeeping began in […] The post August Rainfall Floods Ohio …
ARLINGTON, Va. — Rancher and nationally recognized agriculture advocate Brandi Buzzard will return as a mentor for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2026 College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship program. This year, Buzzard will also lead a new webinar designed to help participants strengthen their social media skills and expand the reach and impact of their agriculture […] The post Agriculture Adv…
LINCOLN, Neb. — What began as a connection between a Canadian startup and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln several years ago has grown into a southeast Nebraska operation developing cutting-edge autonomous farming technology. This spring, PTx Trimble celebrated the grand opening of its engineering facility in Seward, marking the latest chapter in a partnership that started […] The post Ties Bet…
MANHATTAN, Kan. — On a cloudy April morning just outside Cheney, a group of farmers, educators and food system leaders gathered at Lucky W Dairy with a shared goal: bringing more Kansas-grown food to Kansas kids. The setting couldn’t have been more fitting. Surrounded by open pasture and the steady rhythm of a working dairy, […] The post From Field to Cafeteria: Working Together to Get Food in Sc…
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Beekeepers of all skill levels are invited to attend B3: Building Better Bees for the Future: A Honey Bee Health & Breeding Symposium 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Truman Habitat for Humanity’s Young School, 505 N. Dodgion Ave., Independence. Hosted by University of Missouri Extension, Heartland Beekeeping Partnership, Johnson […] The post Learn How to Have Healt…
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Governor Moore today [August 19, 2026] announced the second round of Grow Your Own (GYO) Educators Grant Program awards, providing $14.7 million to 13 local school systems to expand teacher preparation pathways for non-licensed school staff and strengthen Maryland’s educator workforce. “I want Maryland to have the best public schools in the nation, so […] The post Gov. Moore Anno…
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Marylanders residing in rural portions of the state can expect to see an increase in low-flying airplanes, helicopters and drones from now until October 10, 2026 as farmers participating in the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Cover Crop Program use aerial technology to plant seeds for rye, wheat and other cover crops in […] The post Rural Marylanders to Notice Increase…
ARLINGTON, Va. — This week, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and the National Agricultural Law Center announced the launch of Data on Economic and Bankruptcy Trends in Agriculture (DEBT), a data project that aims to provide a more comprehensive view of bankruptcy trends across the agricultural sector. The project compiles agricultural bankruptcy […] The post NASDA and …
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