Low-Water Crops For Drought-Stressed Farms
Low-Water Crops are gaining attention as SGMA limits and semi-arid drought pressure push farms toward lower-irrigation rotations.
Cattle Genetic Diversity for Sustainable Herds
Cattle genetic diversity can support resilient herds, but breeding choices need data, conservation, and careful limits on production tradeoffs.
Nebraska Soil Health Lessons From One Farm
Nebraska Soil Health data show how one farmer cut irrigation and nitrogen use while keeping yields near county averages, with cost evidence.
Organic Standards Board and Crop Practices
How the Organic Standards Board shapes crop inputs, public review, and practical organic farming decisions under USDA rules.
U.S. Farm Fuel Costs Rise Into Harvest Season
U.S. farmers are entering the 2026 harvest season with diesel costs adding another layer of pressure to already strained production budgets. The national average retail price for on-highway diesel reached $5.652 per gallon for the…
Organic Farm Bill Policy: What Farmers Gain
Organic Farm Bill proposals could affect certification costs, import checks, conservation access, and risk tools for organic producers.
Next-Generation Farmer Fund and Climate Farms
What the Next-Generation Farmer Fund may mean for young producers, climate-smart practices, grant size, and farm capital gaps in 2026.
USDA Data Error Puts New Focus On Accuracy Of Agricultural Reports
A reporting error in a U.S. Department of Agriculture beef export report has placed new attention on the accuracy of federal agricultural statistics at a time when farmers, commodity traders, exporters, lenders and policymakers are…
Remote Water Monitoring For Beef Ranches
How remote water monitoring helps beef ranchers track tanks, reduce wasted travel, and respond to drought pressure with better field data.