Category: Ag News
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New equine ulcer treatment set to enter U.S. market
A new treatment option for equine gastric ulcers is set to enter the U.S. market, offering veterinarians and horse owners another tool to manage one of the most common health issues in performance horses. Bimeda announced it is preparing to launch Gastrobim, an omeprazole-based product that has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug…
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Stolen ag drones recovered in New Jersey investigation
Fifteen agricultural drones stolen from a New Jersey shipping facility last month have now been recovered, and authorities say the investigation is still ongoing. According to state officials, the drones were taken during a late March theft at a logistics company in Harrison, New Jersey. The equipment, designed for precision agriculture use, is capable of…
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New oat mill drives renewed demand in Upper Midwest
A new processing facility in southern Minnesota is expected to create additional demand for food-grade oats, signaling a potential shift for producers in the Upper Midwest. The mill, backed by farmer investment, is scheduled to begin taking grain later this year and is designed to handle several million bushels annually. The focus will be on…
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USDA Doubles Disaster Relief Payouts to Cushion Farmers Against Surging Costs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has authorized a massive expansion of federal aid today, April 27, 2026, effectively doubling the financial assistance available to producers under the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that the department is increasing the payment factor from 35% to 70%, a strategic move…
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Severe weather stretches across the Midwest
Midwest Supercells Level Farm Infrastructure and Threaten Early Crops ST. LOUIS — A violent outbreak of long-track supercells tore through the heart of the Midwest today, April 27, 2026, leaving a trail of destroyed farm infrastructure and significant crop damage across Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Driven by an intense low-pressure system, the storms triggered “Particularly…
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Bipartisan Homegrown Fertilizer Act Targets Lower Costs for Illinois Producers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, has introduced the Homegrown Fertilizer Act to address soaring input costs by boosting domestic production. The bipartisan legislation would provide USDA grants and low-interest loans specifically to small and mid-sized fertilizer producers, aiming to break the market hold of large consolidated…