A 4-H program coordinator says growing interest in drone technology is creating new opportunities for young people to explore careers in aviation and agriculture. Michigan 4-H’s Sue Beerens in Missaukee

The executive director of Invest in Our Land, a nonpartisan organization aimed at ensuring farmers have adequate access to conservation support, says the USDA’s announced expansion of the Regenerative Pilot

An extension agronomist says disease pressure was a mixed bag for Iowa farmers throughout the 2026 growing season. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University tells Brownfield, “Southern rust and tar

A southwest Iowa farmer says a break in the weather could finally allow harvest to resume. Duane Aistrope says frequent rains over the past several weeks have raised concerns about

Indiana Pork is helping address food insecurity in rural communities across the state. Jeanette Merritt says the organization recently donated more than $5,000 worth of ground pork to the St.

The National Pork Board continues to invest in market development through its partnership with the US Meat Export Federation to strengthen global export demand. Minnesota pig farmer and USMEF board

A new report finds direct foreign sugar subsidies have nearly doubled over the past two decades. Director of the International Center for Agricultural Competitiveness Darren Hudson with Texas Tech University

A northeast Kansas farmer says the ongoing wet weather is raising concerns about the quality of this year’s crop. Andrew Meng says corn yields were above average before the rain

A cattle producer in southwest Missouri says he’s grateful for the recent rains, and more is needed. “Right at home in Dadeville, we haven’t had a ton of rain yet,

Beef demand has been solid.  Charley Martinez is an ag economist and the director of the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management.  AUDIO: Healthy Living on beef supply vs. demand