The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is awarding $8.3 million in funding to help 11 U.S. recipients address trade barriers and expand international market access for U.S. specialty crops. The funding is provided through USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service, which manages the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops (TASC) program. TASC helps U.S. specialty crop producers combat trade barriers, as well as promote and sell their goods internationally.
FAPRI-MU has released a report entitled Impacts of Selected Agricultural Provisions of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”. It is now available on https://fapri.missouri.edu.
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) is proud to announce Dr. David L. Ortega, Professor and Noel W. Stuckman Chair in Food Economics and Policy at Michigan State University, as the recipient of the 2025 Borlaug CAST Communication Award (BCCA).
Mary Kay Thatcher, one of the nation’s foremost authorities on agricultural policy and advocacy, has joined Stratovation Group’s Board of Advisors. In her advisory role, Thatcher will provide strategic counsel through her unique public policy and grassroots advocacy lens. She continues to lead her own independent, professional consultancy business, advising organizations and clients navigating the intersection of agricultural policy, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement.
Three people responsible for making major contributions to the past, present and future of American agriculture – former USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue, pork industry innovator Wendell Murphy and antique tractor preservationist Michael Hinton – will be inducted into the National Agricultural Hall of Fame on Oct. 23 at the National Agricultural Center in Bonner Springs, Kansas.
Citing near-record production costs in a low-price environment, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) recently launched a task force to identify solutions to bring costs more in line with today’s commodity prices. Corn growers nationwide are in the third consecutive year of net negative returns, with 2026 projected to be the fourth year of negative returns.
Cross Plains Solutions and the United Soybean Board were on hand as SoyFoam™ was honored with the prestigious Green Chemistry Challenge Award for its ability to deliver high-performance firefighting power while reducing hazardous substances, conserving resources, and supporting a more sustainable, cost-effective future. Check out the video now!
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is proud to share that Commissioner Amanda Beal has been elected by her peers to serve as the 2025–2026 President of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), a role that underscores both her leadership and Maine’s growing voice in shaping the future of American agriculture.
The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) released The Harvest Economy, a new economic impact study highlighting the vital role the U.S. grain and feed industry plays in powering jobs, tax revenues, and economic growth across America.
A new report commissioned by the Corn Refiners Association shows changes in state food labeling laws could cost consumers billions of dollars and hit budget conscious consumers the hardest. According to the analysis, out-of-pocket expenses faced by consumers could increase by $2,200 per household in Texas and $900 per household in Louisiana.
