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USDA launched a Small Processors Action Plan and opened applications for $60 million in meat processing expansion funding.

Discover how feeding, handling, hay and livestock management equipment can help ranches improve efficiency and reduce labor demands.

AGCO reports fuel-efficiency gains across Fendt, Massey Ferguson and Valtra tractors, citing independent DLG PowerMix testing.

USDA announces ASCF payment rates and enrollment dates for specialty crop farmers. Applications open June 1.

USDA unveils Great American Cotton Plan to support cotton farmers, boost textile demand and expand trade opportunities.

USDA opens new Kerrville lab to study cattle pests, including flies and ticks, advancing research on livestock protection and insect control.

USDA designates 17 Pennsylvania counties for emergency farm loans after April 2026 freeze damage.

Farmers compare leasing vs buying equipment amid rising costs, supply limits and tech changes. Find which option best fits your operation today.