An Iowa State University (ISU) Land Value Survey found that Iowa farmland values fell 3.1% in 2024.

U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President of Communications Joe Schuele reports a tentative agreement has been reached with unions representing East and Gulf Coast port dock workers.

California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones issued a statewide ban on dairy cattle and poultry shows to combat the spread of the bird flu virus.

Theileria orientalis Ikeda is a red blood parasite associated with the longhorned tick.

U.S. Senator John Boozman will serve as chairman and establish the agenda for the Senate Agriculture Committee as the 119th Congress begins session.

The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) halted imports of live cattle and bison from Mexico due to New World screwworm concerns on November 22, 2024.

Cattle prices have surged to record highs to ring in the new year. Southern live cattle traded at $196 to $197, up $4 to $5 from the previous week.

Farmer sentiment declined in December as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 9 points to 136.

Funding for specialty crop funding was left out of a final year-end economic assistance package.

An $8 billion investment in dairy processing capacity will come online this year which will expand production on products from cheese to ice cream.