The USDA has launched a $12 billion bridge payment program to provide short-term financial relief to farmers facing high input costs and market disruptions in 2025.

Scientists have developed gene-edited pigs fully resistant to Classical Swine Fever, offering a promising new tool for controlling the disease and reducing losses in pig production.

The NPPC confirmed that all U.S. pork facilities can export to China for the next five years, ensuring market access. In 2024, the U.S. exported $1.1 billion worth of pork to China, a key buyer. This move supports stability for producers and American jobs.

Bird flu has jumped to U.S. dairy cattle, with the USDA confirming H5N1 infections in multiple states. Infected cows show declining milk production, and nearly 70 human cases have been reported. What does this mean for farmers and public health? Read more.

The freeze on USAID funding is disrupting U.S. farmers and global food aid, with over $500 million in aid at risk of spoilage. Farmers are facing reduced demand and halted research. Learn how this freeze is impacting agriculture and what can be done to navigate the challenges.