U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $150 million in assistance to American sugar beet and sugar cane farmers in …
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AFBF Statement on Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
by Colton YoungAmerican Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the administration’s use of tariffs. “America’s farmers understand the president’s efforts to use …
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Farm Bill 2.0 Provides Additional Certainty to American Cattle Producers
by Colton YoungHouse 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 …
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Barley Growers From Montana, Idaho, North Dakota Join USGBC Goodwill Mission To Mexico
by Colter BrownThe U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC), in collaboration with the Idaho Barley Commission (IBC), North Dakota Barley Council (NDBC) and Montana Grain Growers Association (MGGA), organized a goodwill mission …
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Dairy Producers in Montana Reminded to Obtain 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage by February 26.
by Colton YoungThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging dairy producers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program that helps offset milk and feed price differences. This year’s DMC …
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USDA Proposes Changes to Line Speed Rules for Pork and Poultry Plants
by Andy SchwabThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced proposed updates to federal line speed regulations in poultry and pork establishments operating under modern inspection systems. These updates reflect years of …
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$100,000 in Colvin Scholarships Available in 2026
by Colton YoungCertified Angus Beef (CAB) will award over $100,000 to college students pursuing careers in food and agriculture from the Colvin Scholarship Fund. Applications span three degree tracks and are open …
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Farmers Appreciate Release of House Farm Bill Text
by Colton YoungAmerican Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the House Agriculture Committee release of its version of the farm bill, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of …
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USDA Issues $1.89 Billion in Emergency Livestock Relief Payments
by Colter BrownSecretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Friday announced USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has issued final Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) payments totaling more than $1.89 billion. Eligible applicants who applied …
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U.S.–Taiwan Trade Deal Expands Market Access for Wheat and Red Meat
by Andy SchwabA newly signed Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between the United States and Taiwan is being welcomed by U.S. farm and livestock groups as a significant boost for agricultural exports. …
