Bird Flu Detected in Iowa Backyard Flock

(NAFB.com) – State agriculture officials confirmed a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a backyard flock of chickens and ducks in Dallas County, Iowa, marking the state’s latest detection of the virus. The Iowa Department of
Senate Bill Would Strip Broadband Funding

(NAFB.com) – A Senate bill introduced in late November would rescind roughly $21 billion in unspent federal funds originally designated for broadband programs, setting up a potential debate over how the money should be used. The legislation,
China’s Soybean Strategy Raises Questions for U.S. Farmers

(NAFB.com) – Efforts by China to reduce its reliance on imported soybeans are raising questions about the long-term outlook for U.S. soybean exports, analysts say. China, the world’s largest soybean buyer, has been encouraging lower soybean meal
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USDA Announces Commodity Payment Rates for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program

Eligible producers to receive pre-filled program applications and payments in February (Washington, D.C., December 31, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the next phase in the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program (FBA), the eligible