Agriculture News on Federal Newswire

By C. M. Ingle | Mar 11, 2026

North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee about challenges facing family farms. He called for expanded domestic markets, support for renewable fuels, and action against anti-competitive practices. The National Farmers Union continues advocacy efforts through education and policy engagement.

By F. E. Simons | Mar 11, 2026

The Aerospace Industries Association welcomed an FAA program selecting companies for advanced aircraft testing. President Eric Fanning highlighted industry progress toward integrating autonomous flight into national airspace.

By T. J. Graves | Mar 10, 2026

Home builders in the United States are considering a range of demographic, economic, and technological trends that could shape housing demand and the industry’s long-term health over the next decade.

By C. M. Ingle | Mar 10, 2026

A federal court has blocked the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) from enforcing new energy efficiency standards on certain housing programs.

By F. E. Simons | Mar 10, 2026

National Farmers Union wrapped up its annual convention in New Orleans after setting new policy priorities for 2026. Over 500 attendees discussed key agricultural issues while launching new programs for young farmers. The group will reconvene next year in San Antonio.

By F. E. Simons | Mar 9, 2026

A new commentary from Kyle Chan at Brookings Institution's John L. Thornton China Center analyzes China's unique strategies in artificial intelligence development compared with those of the United States. The piece discusses differences in efficiency efforts, open-source adoption rates, physical integration of AI technologies, policy drivers behind China's approach, and implications for U.S. policy.

By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026

Rob Larew and Jeff Kippley have been unanimously re-elected as President and Vice President of the National Farmers Union (NFU) at the organization’s 124th Anniversary Convention in New Orleans.

By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026

National Farmers Union (NFU) has presented its highest honor, the Award for Meritorious Service to Farmers Union and to American Agriculture, to Dr. Dale McCall of Colorado and Joe Logan of Ohio.

By C. M. Ingle | Mar 6, 2026

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has issued a statement following a meeting between President Trump and leaders from major U.S. defense companies.

By F. E. Simons | Mar 6, 2026

The House Committee on Agriculture has advanced the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026.

By F. E. Simons | Mar 4, 2026

The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) has awarded the 2025 Borlaug CAST Communication Award to Dr. David L. Ortega, a professor at Michigan State University, during a ceremony on March 3, 2026, at Madison Hall in the Library...

By F. E. Simons | Mar 4, 2026

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has expressed support for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Authorization Act of 2026.

By T. J. Graves | Mar 3, 2026

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced the winners of its 2025 Best in American Living Awards at the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando.

By K. M. Hamilton | Mar 2, 2026

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins addressed property rights concerns during American Stewards of Liberty's 2026 conference.

By T. J. Graves | Feb 27, 2026

Margaret Byfield testified before Congress that tying Social Security funding to revenues from multiple-use federal lands could improve both program solvency and stewardship incentives.

By T. J. Graves | Feb 26, 2026

Over the past twenty years, India’s approach toward China has shifted from viewing its neighbor as a possible partner to seeing it as an obstacle to Indian goals.

By T. J. Graves | Feb 25, 2026

National Farmers Union (NFU) has welcomed the passage of a congressional resolution that acknowledges the important contributions of women in agriculture.

By T. J. Graves | Feb 25, 2026

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has outlined its legislative priorities for 2026 in a letter sent to congressional leaders.