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US harvest delays send soy processors scrambling for supplies

US harvest delays send soy processors scrambling for supplies

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Mexican cattle cross into New Mexico again after screwworm shutdown

Mexican cattle cross into New Mexico again after screwworm shutdown

Cattle imports resumed at the Santa Teresa border crossing after a 16-month halt due to a screwworm outbreak.
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US Battery Manufacturer EnerVenue Shifts Production to China After Abandoning Kentucky Plant Plans

US Battery Manufacturer EnerVenue Shifts Production to China After Abandoning Kentucky Plant Plans

US Battery Manufacturer EnerVenue Shifts Production to China After Abandoning Kentucky Plant Plans
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USDA Expands Crop Insurance Options for Organic Cranberry and Stone Fruit Growers

USDA Expands Crop Insurance Options for Organic Cranberry and Stone Fruit Growers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding its crop insurance options for specialty crop growers, specifically targeting organic cranberry and stone fruit producers. These changes, set to take effect with the 2027 crop year, aim to provide greater flexibility and risk management tools for these agricultural sectors. USDA Under Secretary Richard Fordyce stated that while the number of acres directly impacted by these changes might not be extensive, this initiative is part of a broader effort by the Risk Management Agency to offer more comprehensive support to farmers across various production systems. The USDA is also exploring opportunities to extend existing crop insurance programs into new regions as specialty crop production continues to expand nationwide.
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USDA Proposes Expanded Foreign Ownership Reporting for U.S. Agricultural Land, Including Renewable Energy and Pipeline Projects

USDA Proposes Expanded Foreign Ownership Reporting for U.S. Agricultural Land, Including Renewable Energy and Pipeline Projects

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has proposed significant amendments to the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (AFIDA), aiming to broaden the scope of foreign ownership reporting requirements for U.S. agricultural land. A key change is the expansion of the definition of 'agricultural land' to encompass land utilized for wind, solar, and pipeline projects. The proposed rule also seeks to lower the aggregate foreign ownership reporting threshold from 50% to 10% and reduce the exemption for agricultural land leaseholds from ten years or less to one year or less. Additionally, the USDA intends to increase the amount of information required for disclosure, including tax identification numbers, foreign passport details, and geospatial facility maps. Penalties for non-compliance would escalate significantly, potentially reaching up to 25% of the fair market value of the foreign owner’s interest for each week of violation per project. Oversight of AFIDA reporting was transferred from t...
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USDA Designates Thirty-Three Colorado Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas Due to Drought

USDA Designates Thirty-Three Colorado Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas Due to Drought

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) has designated thirty-three counties in Colorado as primary natural disaster areas. This designation is a direct response to severe drought conditions experienced during the growing season, with these counties suffering from a D2 Drought-Severe intensity for eight or more consecutive weeks, or D3 Drought-Extreme or D4 Drought-Exceptional levels, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. This action enables the FSA to provide emergency credit through loans to agricultural producers in the affected areas. These emergency loans are intended to help producers recover from losses, including the replacement of essential items like equipment or livestock, reorganization of farming operations, or refinancing certain debts. The FSA will evaluate loan applications based on the extent of losses, available security, and repayment capability. The application deadline for these loans is December 07, 2026.
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USDA Trims Food Inflation Outlook for 2026 and 2027 Amidst Persistent Beef and Energy Cost Concerns

USDA Trims Food Inflation Outlook for 2026 and 2027 Amidst Persistent Beef and Energy Cost Concerns

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revised its food price inflation forecasts downward for 2026 and 2027, indicating slightly slower increases in grocery and restaurant bills. The Economic Research Service (ERS) now projects all food prices to rise by 2.9% in 2026, a slight decrease from the 3.0% forecast in August, and 2.0% in 2027, down from 2.4%. Grocery prices are expected to increase by 2.4% in 2026 and 1.8% in 2027. Despite these overall reductions, certain categories, particularly beef and veal, are still anticipated to see significant price hikes due to tight supplies. Retail beef and veal prices are forecast to increase by 9.4% in 2026 and an additional 4.7% in 2027. Conversely, egg prices are projected to fall by 29.4% in 2026, offering some relief to consumers. The report also highlights the ongoing impact of elevated diesel costs, which are contributing to higher expenses across the agricultural supply chain, affecting transportation and refrigeration.
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U.S. Beef Exports to Saudi Arabia Double Following Removal of Trade Barriers

U.S. Beef Exports to Saudi Arabia Double Following Removal of Trade Barriers

U.S. Beef Exports to Saudi Arabia Double Following Removal of Trade Barriers
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Worthington Farms and PhyllaTech LLC Drive Horticultural Innovation in North Carolina

Worthington Farms and PhyllaTech LLC Drive Horticultural Innovation in North Carolina

Worthington Farms and PhyllaTech LLC Drive Horticultural Innovation in North Carolina
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USDA-ARS Offers Postdoctoral Fellowship in AI Analysis of UAV Imagery for Rangeland Ecology

USDA-ARS Offers Postdoctoral Fellowship in AI Analysis of UAV Imagery for Rangeland Ecology

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), specifically its SCINet/Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center of Excellence Research Participation Program, is offering a postdoctoral research opportunity. This fellowship focuses on the AI analysis of Unoccupied Aerial Vehicle (UAV) imagery for rangeland ecology. The selected fellow will work with the Range and Meadow Forage Management Research Unit in Burns, Oregon. The program aims to develop and apply new technologies, including AI and machine learning (ML), to address complex agricultural problems. Participants will gain experience in UAV imagery collection and processing, deep learning methods, and understanding rangeland vegetation communities in Oregon and Idaho. The research involves applying and improving an existing AI pipeline to classify rangeland plant species and using transfer learning to adapt deep learning models for imagery analysis across various UAV sensors and conditions. This initiative is part of ARS's br...
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U.S. Department of Commerce Implements Measures to Prevent Solar Product Stockpiling Ahead of New Tariffs

U.S. Department of Commerce Implements Measures to Prevent Solar Product Stockpiling Ahead of New Tariffs

U.S. Department of Commerce Implements Measures to Prevent Solar Product Stockpiling Ahead of New Tariffs
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More cattle can cross US-Mexico border as new screwworm cases surface

More cattle can cross US-Mexico border as new screwworm cases surface

The U.S. government opened another port of entry to Mexican cattle after a ban was lifted to slow the spread of screwworm.