House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) says the One Big Beautiful Bill passed by Congress Thursday is a “game-changer for America.” “The One Big Beautiful Bill is a victory for rural America, making the largest investment in agriculture in decades, restoring integrity to SNAP, and saving millions of family farms from the death tax. This bill gives …
New Study Shows Economic Power of U.S. Corn
A new study released by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) shows corn farming is a major engine for the U.S. economy, generating an estimated $123 billion in total economic output in 2024, with an estimated contribution of $50 billion to Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The study, entitled The Economic Value of Corn Farming in the United States for 2024, …
Huma Partners with John Deere Financial
Humic products leader Huma, Inc., is partnering with John Deere Financial to offer financing programs for its full line of carbon-based crop nutrition, soil health and crop protection products. “Just in time application is a prevailing practice for crop production these days,” says Fred Nichols, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer for Huma. “John Deere Financial streamlines the purchase and financing …
Alltech Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
Alltech’s newly-released 2024 Sustainability Report highlights progress toward emissions reduction, champions agriculture’s role in building resilient food systems “Our vision of Working Together for a Planet of Plenty® recognizes that thriving farms and food businesses are essential for a more sustainable planet,” said Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech. “When producers are equipped to succeed — to be …
DWFI Podcast 43 – Irrigation and Global Health
In the 43rd episode of the Water for Food Podcast, host Frances Hayes speaks with Claudia Ringler of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) about the crucial link between irrigation and global health, expanding on Ringler’s recent Heuermann Lecture as part of the 2025 Water for Food Global Conference and previous episodes in this podcast. Together they explore how …
Farmers and Ranchers Join Trump for Tax Relief
Representatives of the nation’s farmers and ranchers were front and center Thursday at a White House event urging Congress to pass the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and deliver tax relief. President Donald Trump welcomed National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Past-President Kevin Kester from California and Virginia Cattlemen’s Association member Jeb Cullipher to represent those in the agriculture industry who will …
Women in Ag Tech Returns to Tech Hub LIVE 2025
Women in Ag Tech (WiAT) returns to Tech Hub LIVE next month in Des Moines, offering a full afternoon of inspiring conversations, actionable insights, and meaningful networking for women working in every corner of agriculture and ag tech. The event will take place Monday, July 21, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Hosted …
Cook Out Costs Hold Steady in 2025
This year’s Fourth of July cookout will cost slightly less than last year’s record, but the federal government’s broader Consumer Price Index report for food at home still shows an overall increase of 2.2% compared to a year ago. According to the 2025 American Farm Bureau Federation annual summer survey, holiday cookout for ten will cost $70.92, down only 30 …
Preview 2025 Tech Hub LIVE
The fifth annual Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo returns to the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines July 21-23 with the theme “TECH THAT WORKS: Driving Efficiencies for Retailer Success and Farmer Resilience.” Powered by the CropLife Media Group™, in partnership with the Global AgTech Initiative and AgriBusiness Global brands, Tech Hub LIVE continues to grow as the industry’s …
Pivot Bio and Taranis Partner for Conservation Efforts
Ag technology companies Pivot Bio and Taranis are announcing a new partnership to support growers in adopting sustainable nutrient management practices through the Taranis Conservation™ program. The collaboration will allow Pivot Bio’s dealer network to offer Taranis Conservation services to help growers unlock funding from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for regenerative practices like soil testing, nitrogen stabilizers and …