The USDA Milk Production report, released on December 19, reports that milk production across the 24 major milk-producing states fell 0.8% in November 2024 compared to the same month in 2023.

California Governor Gavin Newsome declared an emergency in an attempt to contain a bird flu outbreak that has been spreading in the state's dairy herd.

Iowa State University's annual farmland survey revealed average farmland values declined in 75 of Iowa's 99 counties this year.

After opposition from some Republican Representatives and President-elect Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson pulled support for the Continuing Resolution that would have extended federal government funding through March 14.

Minnesota Representative Angie Craig has been elected to lead Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee.

The proposed year-end ag disaster relief package allocates nearly $31 billion for farmers.

The latest Farm Journal Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor reveals growing concerns over the U.S. farm economy.

Farmer sentiment increased again in November, according to a survey conducted from November 11 to 15.

Congress is racing the clock. A budget package needs to be passed by the end of the day on Friday, or there is a risk of a potential government shutdown.

Farm conservation funding reached a record high in 2024, mainly due to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).