The latest crop progress update shows U.S. rice growers are wrapping up planting for the 2026 season. Crop development and condition ratings are providing encouraging signs as the industry moves into the summer growing months.
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The USDA named Texas cattle industry leader John Bellinger as Senior Advisor for New World Screwworm Preparedness, a move aimed at strengthening efforts to protect U.S. livestock from the reemerging pest.
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A new study from Purdue University finds that the U.S -Mexico-Canada Agreement has helped lower U.S. food prices over the past six years.
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As Louisiana Farm Bureau prepares to recognize the state's top young agricultural leaders, one Vermilion Parish farmer is proving that resilience may be one of the most important qualities a producer can possess.
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A flesh-eating parasite has returned to the United States in Texas after being absent for decades, prompting Louisiana to issue import restrictions on Texas cattle.
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Federal and Texas state leaders held a news conference Monday afternoon in Kerrville, Texas, just hours after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of two new cases of New World screwworm within the nation’s borders. In front of large signage that boasted the “War on Screwworm,” the goal of the conference was to reassure livestock producers and other Americans that the government is taking a proactive stance against the spread of the infestations.
The American Farm Bureau Federation today launched a photo contest to celebrate the contributions of America’s farmers in growing America into the nation it is today. The contest is part of Farm Bureau’s FARM 250 initiative, marking the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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On Monday, the USDA published the tenth Crop Progress report of the 2026 growing season. Here’s a look at the latest progress and condition numbers.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday confirmed three additional cases of New World screwworm, including two in Texas, according to the agency's animal health arm.
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A fourth-generation Louisiana farmer blamed President Donald Trump for his failure to deliver on his repeated promises to help the U.S. agricultural community. Willis Nelson joined MS NOW’s “The Weekend: Primetime” on Saturday to discuss the impact the president’s tariffs and war with Iran have had on his family’s farm and his concerns about its future.
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John and Savannah Scarborough have built a farming operation rooted in soil health, livestock production and direct connections with their customers. Now, their innovative approach to agriculture has earned them recognition as one of three finalists for the 2026 Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award.
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A new marker on the Northeast Louisiana Music Trail is honoring the life and legacy of singer-songwriter and music producer Jerry Cupit, whose roots in agriculture and country music helped shape generations of artists.
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Grant High School FFA reporter Isabella Kendrew and president Marissa Ogburn talk about the 97th annual Future Farmers of America State Convention & Expo in Alexandria June 1-4, 2026.
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House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson says Wednesday’s detection of New World screwworm in southern Texas is not what the cattle industry hoped to see.
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Farmer sentiment dropped again in May as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index declined from 121 points in April to 119 (see Figure 1). The Current Conditions Index fell by 8 points, while the Future Expectations Index increased by 1 point (see Figure 2). This month's Current Conditions Index was 21 points below last year's December index, reaching its lowest level since December 2024.
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