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Record ARC/PLC Payments

Published October 8, 2026

USDA announces a record $13.8 billion in farm safety net payments for the 2025 crop year. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins said the ARC and PLC coverage payments are the largest since the programs began in 2014. Corn, soybeans, wheat, canola,…
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High Input Costs Continue to Squeeze Farmers

Published October 8, 2026

American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President of Public Policy and Economic Analysis John Newton said stronger commodity prices have not been enough to offset rising expenses. Congress is considering another farm assistance package during the lame-duck session. Newton also pointed…
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Sunflower Industry Looks to Farm Bill for Research Dollars

Published October 7, 2026

The National Sunflower Association is looking to the farm bill for additional investment in sunflower breeding and market development. The sunflower breeding initiative included in the Senate version would provide USDA with more resources to develop hybrids suited for North…
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USDA Launches $180 Million Seed Initiative

Published October 7, 2026

USDA is focused on strengthening U.S. seed collections and plant genetic resources. "We are launching our Seed Sovereignty initiative, a landmark $180 million investment from the USDA," said Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Over the years, the U.S. has significantly invested…
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Policy Before Politics

Published October 6, 2026

North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue wants to see action on the farm bill. "We have to find common ground and get this thing done. this is the fourth year in a row that Congress has failed to get…
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Red Dye Diesel Decision Announced

Published October 6, 2026

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order providing immediate relief for high diesel costs. "I'm announcing another unprecedented step to bring down costs," Trump told a Nebraska audience. "For many years, farm vehicles, construction equipment, and other off road…
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Rounds Seeks Federal Gas Tax Holiday

Published October 5, 2026

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds is calling for a 90-day suspension of federal gasoline and diesel taxes to provide relief from higher fuel prices. Rounds sent a letter to President Trump asking the administration to consider the temporary suspension and…
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Calgary Hosts USMCA Discussion

Published October 5, 2026

Farm leaders from the U.S., Canada and Mexico met this past week in Calgary for the Tri-National Agricultural Accord. The meeting focused on trade, food security and the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The discussions were held despite the U.S.…
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