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After more than two years of discussion and more than 130 meetings, the National Milk Producers Federation Board of Directors unanimously endorsed a comprehensive plan to correct shortcomings exacerbated during the pandemic regarding pricing regulations for milk.

Concerns are growing in the U.S. that the European Union’s push to cut pesticide usage in half under the Farm to Fork scheme could have a major impact on the ability of U.S. farmers to export to buyers in the 27-nation bloc.

During the National Farmers Union's annual meeting, top Justice Department official says the Biden administration is taking an aggressive approach to agricultural antitrust issues, pursuing even particularly difficult cases to help protect American farmers and promote competition within the industry.

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack does not see USDA’s proposal to clarify a “Product of USA” voluntary label for meat, poultry and eggs as a steppingstone for a return to mandatory country-of-origin labeling. Instead, the nation's top ag official believes the voluntary approach will prevent U.S. agricultural producers from retaliation.

Look at any dairy case in the country, and it’s obvious that the space allotted to milk has been shrinking and the real estate for plant-based alternatives has expanded. But the shelf space going to lactose-free and low-lactose options also has expanded as the dairy industry tries to respond to concerns from minority consumers and others who are lactose-intolerant.

American beef consumers are demonstrating a lasting demand for high-quality beef after getting a taste of it during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Leaders from the United Soybean Board, American Lung Association and vehicle fleets celebrated the implementation of educational curriculum as part of the inaugural National Bioproducts Day.

Whether they have planted cover crops or not, all farmers are being encouraged to complete an anonymous survey to provide valuable production insight.

The latest Ag Economy Barometer shows concern from farmers about falling farm gate prices, rising interest rates and future export uncertainty.

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has extended until Nov. 30 the trial period for a study on the impact line speeds have on workers at swine processing facilities.