California Prune Board used California Ag Day — which coincided with Earth Day this April — to spotlight growers’ environmental stewardship and the industry’s role in feeding consumers. The state produces Nearly all U.S. prunes , while also leading the nation in specialty crops an...

Unpredictable U.S. trade policy and shifting tariff actions are complicating planning for egg producers, with the clearest effect showing up in feed costs, Texas Tech University economist Stephen Devadoss told attendees at the Egg Industry Center’s annual forum at PEAK 2026 in Minneapolis. Produc...

When people think of Convoy of Hope they often recall disaster response, but the nonprofit also operates an agriculture hub near Springfield, Missouri that supports field work worldwide. The Center for Agriculture & Food Security runs an 80-acre farm to research regenerative prac...

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the administration will unveil a sweeping set of fertilizer initiatives this week that span multiple agencies, aiming to ease rising input costs and boost U.S. production. The package will involve USDA, EPA, the Department of Energy, the Department of Com...

National Hog Farmer is running its 2026 New Product Tour to highlight innovations aimed at U.S. pork producers. 2026 New Product Tour gives companies a forum to show products and services that target cost savings and operational efficiency on hog farms. The program emphasizes pra...