Do not get between reality and political forces in Congress when Republicans and Democrats agree to spend more money on farm ...

Some leaders in Congress remain optimistic about the prospects of a farm bill passing in 2026. Progress appears unlikely.

Various farm programs as established by the Farm Service Agency have various limits based on the farmer’s adjusted gross income (AGI). However, some of these programs also allow for either a double ...

A Michigan dairy farm took a gamble on a new kind of soybean—and it paid off fast. After feeding high-oleic soybeans to their ...

We all know fresh fruits and vegetables are good for our health – but did you know that the soil and surrounding environment the crops grow in also matters to our health and well-being? The ...

While many people think of rural landscapes as agricultural hubs, more and more people are realizing the benefits of growing food, flowers, and fiber in urban spaces. Urban cores and peri-urban spaces ...

High costs of owning machinery are leading more farmers to hire out custom work on their operation. Kent Thiesse gives a look at how those custom farm costs look for 2025. Hiring custom farm work like ...

Urban farming is often heralded as a practical solution to food deserts, providing fresh produce to communities where unjust urban planning and policy have limited access to nutritious options. But ...