Ag Policy
Diesel prices are just 20 cents from a record high, with multiple states already setting new records. Experts warn relief is uncertain as prices could remain elevated through 2026.
In a major legislative milestone, the House-passed H.R. 7567 offers a roadmap for the next five years of American agriculture.
Moving beyond punitive tariffs, NPPC suggests a roadmap for domestic supply chains that swaps trade barriers for tax credits and capital investment.
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says a multi-agency Trump administration effort will target fertilizer costs and boost U.S. production, with a major announcement expected yet this week.
In a candid conversation with Farm Journal, USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden says USDA’s message to fertilizer companies is simple: “Be part of the solution, don’t be part of the problem.”
As the Iran war drives fertilizer prices up 40%, the Trump administration is warning against price gouging. A new survey shows only 60% of corn farmers have secured their nitrogen needs for 2026.
New voluntary labeling standards take effect as Secretary Rollins shares her support of mandatory labeling.
Mexico has launched two aggressive investigations into imports of U.S. hams and shoulders. NPPC’s Maria Zieba breaks down the evidence, the potential for summer tariffs, and why the U.S. industry is preparing for a long fight to protect its most vital export market.
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court decision, ensuring agricultural organizations can raise their own legal arguments and defend farming practices against more stringent nutrient regulations in the Maumee River Watershed.
As the high-stakes July review approaches, agriculture and business groups call for a long-term renewal of the USMCA to ensure market predictability and protect billions in U.S. exports.
NPPC is calling on Congress to deliver the certainty of “Farm Bill 2.0,” emphasizing that a federal solution is an expectation, not just a request. Discover how this legislation aims to fix the costly “patchwork” of state regulations and ensure that affordable pork remains a staple for American families.
Ambassador Julie Callahan outlines a transactional approach to global trade, targeting market access and regulatory reform
Pork producers are among many praising the passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 through the House Committee on Agriculture. Supporters say its provisions will move the needle for farmers, ranchers and rural Americans across the country.
As the House Agriculture Committee prepares for a Feb. 23 review, Chairman GT Thompson emphasizes why 2018 policies are no match for today’s challenges and outlines a path forward for farmers and ranchers.
The House Agriculture Committee’s new farm bill includes a federal fix for the regulatory patchwork created by California’s Proposition 12. U.S. pork industry thanks Chairman Thompson for “standing up for pork producers.”
New trade agreement with Taiwan eliminates barriers and expands market access for U.S. beef and pork exports.
EPA eliminates 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and vehicle emission standards to save taxpayers $1.3 trillion.
Following Monday’s right-to-repair announcement, EPA is demanding DEF failure data from engine makers, targeting shutdowns and derates that cause costly downtime, with more DEF changes expected.
Under today’s guidance, EPA says farmers can temporarily override emissions systems to make repairs, as long as the equipment is returned to compliance, claiming manufacturers misused the Clean Air Act to block access.
During his trip to Clive, Iowa, Trump reaffirms support for year-round E15, backing corn growers and ethanol, while announcing John Deere’s expansion of two new domestic production and distribution facilities.
Driving innovation to combat NWS and prevent its northward spread.
The Waters Advocacy Coalition says new definitions provide much-needed clarity and transparency while better preserving the states’ primary role in regulating water resources and land use within their boundaries.
The National Pork Producers Council supports quick passage of a new farm bill that fixes the problems caused by Proposition 12 and continues to advocate for the year-round needs for labor in the pork industry.
What if you only had to give your info to USDA once? NRCS Chief Bettencourt says that’s the goal, one file for FSA, NRCS and other agencies within USDA, so staff can get back to the basics of better serving farmers.
The December Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor shows the farm economy will likely stay strained into 2026. As crops face tight margins, biofuels policy — especially E15 and biomass-based diesel — could influence recovery.
2026 will have USDA’s trade team in Indonesia, Philippines, Turkey, Australia and New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins joins others in fighting food insecurity one ham at a time.