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Committee advances farm bill with McConnell's vote
A Senate committee narrowly approved a massive agricultural bill Wednesday, with Sen. Mitch McConnell providing the decisive vote.
Business Briefs: Sept. 18, 2026
Greenfield Cooperative Bank celebrates employees and milestone anniversaries at Employee Appreciation Dinner WHATELY — Greenfield Cooperative Bank recently gathered employees for its annual Employee Appreciation Dinner at Whately’s Quonquont Farm. The evening offered a way for employees to come together outside of the workplace to recognize the people who make the co-op what it is. […]
Business Beat : Stickley Family Farm opens for the season
COLON, MI (WTVB) - - Stickley Family Farms has officially opened for the 2026 fall season, introducing a brand...
Leavenworth County farmers concerned proposed data center could threaten crops, local business
Ed Irvine said he is concerned about what a nearby data center could mean for his business, Irvine's Just Beyond Paradise Winery.
GPT-6 Astra Plays Minecraft, Gets So Depressed After Creeper Destroys Its Progress That It Farms Potatoes for Hours
OpenAI’s newest model, GPT-6 Astra, got so depressed after a creeper upended its progress in Minecraft that it listlessly farmed potatoes for hours and grew paranoid of anything green.
Historic Rutland County farmhouse celebrates reopening with new businesses, childcare and housing inside
A community restoration project has transformed the Pittsford Village Farmhouse, bringing new business, childcare, housing and community spaces to the historic town building
Trump administration has cut or frozen $177 billion in grants across every state, analysis shows
Among the grants that were eliminated, frozen or delayed were ones related to maternal health in Michigan, education research in Mississippi and assistance to minority farmers in Iowa, the researchers found.
Senate Republicans manage to advance farm bill with McConnell’s return
The measure still faces significant challenges as Democrats demand changes to SNAP provisions.
Pork Producer and Packer Profits Slip in Tandem
Check out the Sterling Marketing Profit Tracker for week of Sept. 12.
How Technology Is Quietly Reshaping the Beef Business
Remote water monitoring, digital herd records, genomic selection and virtual fencing are moving from buzzwords to bottom‑line tools. But survey data shows most producers still leave money on the table by delaying adoption.
Op-ed: To Counter Farmland Loss, Solar Needs Soil Science
Utility-scale solar doesn’t have to eliminate productive land.
New businesses: Fresno County fictitious business name filings
See the latest Fresno County fictitious business name filings, including restaurants, farms, transportation, health and service businesses.
Art Farm exhibition opens at The Barn Gallery
Now in its 19th year, YoloArts’ Art Farm exhibition celebrates the farmlands of Yolo County and the art they inspire.
September 17 Vallejo/Vacaville Arts-Entertainment Source: Activities
Sept. 17: Adult Craft Club, 6 p.m., Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library, 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo. Sept. 17: Benicia Farmers Market, 4 p.m., Downtown Benicia at First Street. Sept. 17: Greg Rahn, 6:30 p.m., Empress Marquee Club, 324…
Aw shucks: Dolly Parton corn mazes crop up in fields nationwide
Dolly Parton’s megawatt smile and big wavy locks are gracing cornfields across the U.S. and in Canada this fall. Nearly two dozen farms have carved out large corn mazes to
Grayson College program teaches the business of agriculture
Grayson College has launched a new agricultural sciences program designed to prepare students for careers in farming, ranching, and agribusiness, addressing the gap left by retiring producers and offering hands-on learning and dual-credit options.
Inside the Soil Health Practices of the David Brandt Farm
Ohio Ag Net’s Allison Kinney is joined by Jay Brandt of the David Brandt Farm to discuss the operation’s long-standing commitment to no-till farming, cover crops and soil health. Brandt shares how decades of conservation practices have transformed the farm’s soils, improved water infiltration and cr
Gates Foundation is pledging $1 billion to spread AI to the world's poorest communities
The funding, spread over two years, targets AI tools for healthcare workers, smallholder farmers, and teachers in low-income countries
Watkins named Penn State Distinguished Poultry Science Alumnus
Bell & Evans vice president of live operations, who previously worked for Empire Kosher and Perdue Farms, chosen for award.
BASF Eyes 2027 Split for Agricultural Solutions Business
Crop protection, seeds and digital tools could be rolled into a standalone company by middle of next year.
Editorial: Illinois farmers are farming the government for cash
The fall harvest is looming, and you might think Illinois’ farmers and landowners would be preoccupied with bringing in the corn and soybean crops. But they’re also focused on reaping
A sip of Pepsi keeps an 87-year-old farming
Eddie Brown remains active on the family farm, but he prepares the next generation to lead. It starts by passing on wisdom to his grandchildren.
How to kick-start a farm succession conversation
Farm succession planning can get complicated, but avoiding the subject is a surefire ticket to trouble. Here’s how to start the conversation.
Gates Foundation bets $1B on AI to boost global health, agriculture and education
The Gates Foundation is committing at least $1 billion over the next two years to AI tools for health workers, farmers and teachers. CEO Mark Suzman told GeekWire he expects the figure to grow, but said AI efficiencies cannot make up for the billions governments have cut from global health.
FarmScout app connects Long Island farmers with consumers
FarmScout app, co-founded by Heather Spinelli, helps connect Long Island farmers with consumers to find fresh produce and local farm events in real time.
How plant science is taking root in East St. Louis
A vertical farm in a shipping container can grow more than 3,000 heads of lettuce. More than 20 units are producing fresh food in East St. Louis.
Help Shape The Chippewa Valley's Community Health Priorities
Once every three years, the wider Chippewa Valley’s healthcare providers and organizations collaborate to identify what the next few years of priorities could entail. One way to gauge community priorities is through a quick online survey, available to take right now through the end of October ...
Thriving on Decay
Fungus farmers were growing in Alaska like, well, mold... but times have changed. Get to know this small but appetizing industry.
I sold my company for $47.5M. My 15-year-old daughter got rich, too.
Ashley Tyrner-Dolce gave her daughter equity in FarmboxRx before its $47.5 million sale. Her daughter's money is now held in a trust.
The great return of the Francisco FarmFest
WESTFIELD — Come to Westfield’s annual FarmFest to experience a real southern event with live music, tractor parades, handmade goods, and homemade sweet treats.
New higher coverage levels for ECO and SCO in 2027
Why farmers should consider the 2027 federal crop insurance changes expanding SCO and ECO to higher coverage levels, offering more protection.
UMass Amherst forges the "future of food" with $120 million investment
UMass Amherst is leading the charge to bring together everyone from farmers to food scientists to solve problems facing our global food system.
Looking at West Virginia's unemployment rate and healthcare rankings
In June 2026, West Virginia’s non-farm employment went down by 1.2% or 9,100 jobs. The June 2025 unemployment rate was high at 4%.
Why Big Bend businesses should partner with 4-H clubs
Beyond farming 4-H is a vital network for youth leadership and workforce development in the Big Bend region.
Control farm family living expenses with 2 budget rules
Data reveals farm household expenses have more than doubled in 20 years. Two simple rules can help with better budgeting.
He ousted an incumbent. Now, Nate Sheets looks toward the general election.
Businessman Nate Sheets defeated incumbent Republican Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller in the primary. He now takes on organizer and rancher Clayton Tucker. Lone Star Politics speaks with him about his “Texas first” trade policy, bringing higher quality food to Texas schools, and his response to accusations from his opponent that he’s farmer.
Learn More About Soil Health with SDSU Extension Webinar Series
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension will host a series of webinars for farmers and ranchers interested in learning more about soil health....
Are fish farms the future of Gulf seafood? The stakes are high for Louisiana.
Aquaculture experiments are emerging in the Gulf and prompting intense debate. For Louisiana and its seafood industry and culture, the stakes are enormous.
Biologists drove 19 burrowing owls evicted by a Phoenix housing project 50 miles into a 10,000-acre solar complex and lowered them into 40 plastic burrows — every female laid eggs within a month, and 29 chicks fledged the first summer, because open ground under panels hides no predator from an owl
A solar farm designed to fight climate change became an unexpected refuge for an endangered owl when scientists discovered that panels cast the perfect shadow for ground-nesting predators to hunt.
Taylor Made Celebrates 50 Years in Business at Keeneland September
Mark Taylor was just seven years old in 1976 when his 19-year-old brother Duncan and Mike Shannon started Taylor Made as a broodmare operation on leased land. “It was on the land that became Dromoland, but back when I was seven, it was Tartan Farm,” said Taylor. “I don't remember the exact relationship, but we
Water scarcity a top concern for Maui County political candidates
Candidates say water should be reserved for affordable housing, farming and fire mitigation, not luxury developments, as Hawai’i emerges from years of drought.
Sterling woman turns farm hobbies into business venture
Shannon Jacobs, along with her husband Brent, is the founder and owner of Roots Market, their farmstead business on the couple’s 3.5 acres between Sterling and Morrison.
How burnt coconut helped discover new to science endemic species in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO — As dusk settled over the paddy fields at Puwakpitiya, a village on the northern edge of Knuckles Mountain Range locally known as Dumbara mountains in Central Sri Lanka, researchers began laying traps along the uneasy boundary between farmland and forest. They were targeting small terrestrial mammals moving through the landscape. On the ground, […]
Seattle-area sunflower farms and more activities to send off summer
It can be hard to say goodbye to summer, but there are still a few more fun things to do in the Seattle area before fall begins.
Business creating unique crochet figures
LEWIS CENTER — Take a quick walk over to The Market at Evans Farm on any Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon, and you’re bound to see a shop which will have you hooked-literally. HooksandChains35, a small business based out of Upper Arlington, is one occupant of the cheery neighborhood market, and it puts a unique spin on cozy crochet items.
Happy Hens farm in Ramona voluntarily recalls eggs after Salmonella outbreak
Following genetic testing that linked a regional salmonella outbreak that sickened dozens to eggs from Happy Hens poultry farm in Ramona, the farm voluntarily recalled its eggs this week, according to the California Department of Public Health.
BGT farmers' choir to take mental health message on national tour
Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone Farmers Choir will embark on an 18-venue tour next March and April.
G2E: Cloverdale 40, North Central 27
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Cloverdale beats North Central, 40-27.
Bhutan business bets on hazelnuts for farming future
Farmer Pema Dema had never even heard of hazelnuts when she was first recruited to begin growing them on her land in Bhutan's Thimphu region.Pema is one of thousands of Bhutanese growing hazelnuts as part of a social enterprise hoping to help subsistence farmers develop a high-value crop.
To the editor: Farm families improving lake health
We appreciate your Sept. 2 editorial, “Lake Erie has looming issue,” recognizing H2Ohio and progress being made to improve Ohio’s water quality. The story, ...
Common Sense Institute launches national agriculture research center in Iowa
Common Sense Institute, a nonpartisan economic research organization, has launched a national Agriculture Study Center headquartered in Iowa. The center will conduct economic research on policies and trends affecting farmers, producers, agribusinesses, rural communities and consumers. Its work will include economic studies, policy briefs, public engagement and an Agriculture Policy Fellow program. The center’s first…
RWJBarnabas Health opens sixth Food Farmacy in NJ
RWJBarnabas Health opened its sixth Food Farmacy at Monmouth Medical Center, providing healthy food and nutrition counseling to patients.
Business After Hours at Farmington Historical Society, Sept 17th
Franklin County Chamber invites you join them for Business After Hours at the Titcomb House, Academy Street. Farmington on Thursday, September 17th hosted by the Farmington Historical Society.
Chinese Scientists Propose Turning Abandoned Coal Mines Into Farming Laboratories
It makes more sense than you might think.
The Food Connection report: UK Dining invested record $8 million in Kentucky farms, businesses
Over the life of the initiative, UK Dining’s Kentucky Farm and Food Business Impact purchases produced more than $48 million in direct investment in Kentucky farms and food businesses. The work also earned national recognition and helped inform nationally harmonized measures for institutional farm purchasing.
Los Angeles County probes Farmers Insurance Company's handling of wildfire claims
Los Angeles County launched a probe into Farmers Insurance Company's handling of claims by policyholders impacted by last year's devastating Eaton and Palisades wildfires, after a growing number of residents
Soy innovation takes center stage at Farm Science Review
By Dusty Sonnenberg, CCA, Field Leader, a project of the Ohio Soybean Council and Soybean Checkoff. The Ohio Soybean Council has a building at Farm Science Review that greets thousands of visitors each year. It is filled with displays that tell the stories of Ohio’s soybean farmers and how their check-off dollars fund research, education,
Soy innovation takes center stage at Farm Science Review
By Dusty Sonnenberg, CCA, Field Leader, a project of the Ohio Soybean Council and Soybean Checkoff. The Ohio Soybean Council has a building at Farm Science Review that greets thousands of visitors each year. It is filled with displays that tell the stories of Ohio’s soybean farmers and how their
If Your Windshield Seems Cleaner Than It Used to Be Scientists Say That Could Be a Very Bad Sign (For Insects)
Insects are under threat partly because of man-made climate change, heatwaves and intensive farming.
New Port of Baltimore facility to streamline grain exports for farmers
A new grain transloading facility at the Port of Baltimore is expected to simplify exports for Maryland farmers by allowing soybeans, corn, wheat and other grains to be loaded directly
For these Midwest farmers, regenerative agriculture is about more than soil health. It's spiritual
The towering maple trees and native hazelnut bushes on Salvatierra Farms break up the surrounding corn and soybean fields that sprawl across southern Minnesota.
RWJBarnabas Health and Monmouth Medical Center open the system's sixth Food Farmacy
RWJBarnabas Health and Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) on Sept. 8 marked the opening of the system’s sixth Food Farmacy.
Public market in Newton provides space for entrepreneurs
Jerry Schwaller has an office across the way from the old Montgomery Ward building that sat vacant for years in downtown Newton. He saw the building and all its potential and started dreaming. Inspiration struck when he and his wife were walking through the Newton farmers market on a Tuesday afternoon. He recalls saying to his…
For these Midwest farmers, regenerative agriculture is about more than soil health. It's spiritual
A farmer in Minnesota has transformed a conventional farm using both formal agricultural education and the Indigenous wisdom he learned as a youth growing up in the Guatemalan rainforest.
Farmers, business owners in limbo as federal ban threatens Kentucky hemp industry
The federal ban will require many hemp-derived products to be pulled from the market.
New Yuma soil health lab aims to help desert farmers
The new laboratory focuses on analyzing the chemical, biological, and physical indicators of soil health.
Viral storm video at Milford Farmers' Market prompts community support for impacted businesses
US says China ‘on track’ to fulfil farm purchases ahead of Xi’s Washington visit
Vendor applications open for Downtown Winter Farmers' Market
Vendor applications are open for the Downtown Winter Farmers’ Market, which will return to Capital Square in downtown Des Moines Nov. 20-22. Farmers, producers, makers and small businesses can apply to participate through Sept. 25. The three-day market, produced by the Downtown Farmers’ Market, will feature local food and gifts, live entertainment and food trucks…
NM US Sen. Heinrich tours Albuquerque Food Farmacy to tout fruits and vegetables as medicine
A bill Heinrich co-sponsored aims to study whether Medicare and Medicaid paying for food aid to patients staves off chronic disease.
RWJBarnabas Health Opens New Food Farmacy at Monmouth Medical Center
RWJBarnabas Health and Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) today celebrated the grand opening of the system’s sixth Food Farmacy to provide patients with nutritious foods and individualized nutrition counseling from registered dietitians to support long-term health and well-being.
Vermilion Farm Market announces indefinite closure after nearly 50 years in business
Vermilion Farm Market, a locally owned and operated fixture in the community since 1979, has announced that it is closing indefinitely. The market did not explain the decision in its announcement.
Guelph meat science faculty went from five to zero
Federal funding flowed to Protein Industries Canada and plant proteins after 2018 while a $32-billion meat industry went without its share.
Favored Farmhouse expands business
MOSES LAKE — The owners of the Favored Farmhouse celebrated expanding their business by cutting the ribbon for the new drive-through Thursday – and co-owner Daphne Martinez said there’s more to come.
Worried about rising beef prices? WA farmers say, share a cow
CARNATION, Washington — Far from the refrigerated meat sections of Seattle's grocery stores, two dozen beef cattle relaxed in the afternoon drizzle falling on Carnation Farms' grassy fields. Livestock manager
From farm to table: Edgecombe County effort expands access to fresh, healthy food
An Edgecombe County farm is expanding its efforts to tackle food insecurity and improve access to healthy food across eastern North Carolina.
Campbell’s investing to turn around Snacks business
National media campaigns to feature Goldfish and Pepperidge Farm.
WIS360 Top Stories for Tuesday, September 8th: Health Alert: Farm Fatality report
Health Alert: Farm Fatality report
APPLEGATE SHARES NEW FINDINGS ON OMEGA FATTY ACIDS THROUGH REGENERATIVE HEALTH INITIATIVE
/PRNewswire/ -- Applegate Farms, LLC, the maker of the nation's leading natural and organic meat brand, today shared new omega fatty acid findings from its...
Campbell’s plans to boost Snacks business in 2027
National media campaigns to feature Goldfish and Pepperidge Farm.
Can what we feed farm animals directly benefit our own health?
Several chronic diseases—obesity, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers—have been linked to lifestyles and diets high in calories, based on processed foods and lacking diversity and ...
Chinese scientists propose turning abandoned coal mines into underground farms
Insulated from surface weather and natural disasters, mining tunnels could offer agricultural advantages amid climate change, scientists say.
Small Farms Get Hands-on Focus at Farm Science Review
LONDON, Ohio — At a farm show also known for massive machinery and sprawling field demonstrations, some of the most useful lessons for small-scale farmers...
Can what we feed farm animals directly benefit our own health? Our research suggests it can
Chronic lifestyle diseases place growing pressure on healthcare. Prevention strategies should go beyond consumer behaviour and address how food is produced.
Business Monday: Kaʻū farmers grapple with losses of trees, crops and infrastructure from Hurricane Lala
According to the Hawaiʻi Farmers Union, Hurricane Lala has caused more than $3 million in reported losses across 79 types of farms.
Animal Welfare In Shrimp Aquaculture: Science-Based Manual To Foster Sustainable Rearing Practices
Over the past two decades, shrimp aquaculture has grown enormously worldwide. At the same time, consumer awareness of ethical, environmental and sustainability issues has increased, and concern for animal welfare is growing. Consumers are paying closer attention to how farmed animals are treated, pushing retailers and producers to improve standards.
Meet Lindsey Stallworth: A 16-Year-Old Who Accidentally Discovered A 34-Million-Year-Old Whale On Her Family's Alabama Farm - Futura-Sciences
The thing that identified the animal was a single tooth, and it is the same feature that corrected the same mistake in Alabama nearly two centuries ago. Lindsey Stallworth had been picking up shark teeth and fossil shells on her family’s timber property in Monroe County, Alabama, since she was...
Farm, restaurant, social organization: See 23 latest business, apartment, land sales ($976 to $3.5M)
See a list of property sales in Onondaga County other than residential homes.
How Ancient Farmers Used Floral Designs to Track Goods
A Mesopotamian culture’s decorated ceramics show some early roots of math, researchers argued.
Farm state Republicans confront a difficult political bind
For Republicans representing agricultural states, the administration’s policies have created a difficult balancing act: They have to defend a president whose policies they broadly support while answering to constituents suffering from his decisions.
CT employment lawyers launch AI startup to help companies manage workplace issues
Farmington startup COMP uses AI to help restaurant managers document employee incidents, apply workplace policies and reduce employment-law risks.
Pesticides cause 400 million farmer poisoning cases a year
Nearly half the world's farmers get poisoned with pesticides annually, while global pesticide use continues to rise, a study finds.
UMF announces retirement of Katherine Yardley, longtime dedicated faculty member, dean and co-provost of the UMF College of Education, Health and Rehabilitation
FARMINGTON —The University of Maine at Farmington has announced that Katherine Yardley, a longtime UMF College of Education, Health and Rehabilitation faculty member, dean and co-provost who has…
The best Rhode Island town to visit in the fall, from local: Day trip
As a lifelong local, my favorite Rhode Island town to visit in the fall is Middletown. There's a local farm for apple picking, a vineyard, and more.
Dave Dombrowski pushes back against Phillies' farm system criticism
This weak farm system narrative is one that Dombrowski isn't a fan of.