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Rising costs and lower prices are squeezing margins. Learn how to use USDA NASS data and budgeting tools to negotiate fair farmland rent in 2026.

USDA announces $1 billion in specialty crop assistance. Farmers must report 2025 acreage by March 13 to qualify for ASCF payments.

USDA issues final ELRP payments for 2023–2024 livestock drought, flood and wildfire losses totaling more than $1.89 billion.

How livestock guardian dogs fit into modern predator management, using research and real-world ranch experience from Texas A&M AgriLife.

Shurco introduces SMARTrailer electric tarp and hopper systems for grain and dry bulk hopper bottom trailers.

Discover why the Australian Shepherd excels on today’s cattle operations, from pen work and sorting to family life on the ranch.

USDA and the Department of War sign an agreement to advance the National Farm Security Action Plan and protect U.S. agriculture.

USDA unveils the Farmer and Rancher Freedom Framework aimed at reducing agricultural lawfare and protecting private property rights.