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USDA announces $1 billion in specialty crop assistance. Farmers must report 2025 acreage by March 13 to qualify for ASCF payments.

USDA issues final ELRP payments for 2023–2024 livestock drought, flood and wildfire losses totaling more than $1.89 billion.

Shurco introduces SMARTrailer electric tarp and hopper systems for grain and dry bulk hopper bottom trailers.

USDA and the Department of War sign an agreement to advance the National Farm Security Action Plan and protect U.S. agriculture.

USDA unveils the Farmer and Rancher Freedom Framework aimed at reducing agricultural lawfare and protecting private property rights.

The U.S. will expand low-tariff Argentine beef imports in 2026 to address high prices, raising concerns among cattle producers about impacts on the U.S. herd.

The Dirt delivers straight talk on ag policy, markets and rural issues with clear facts, honest tone and just enough humor to get through it.

The EPA issued new guidance confirming farmers can legally repair non-road diesel equipment, including temporary emissions overrides during repairs.