Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. The farm bill is among the most important pieces of legislation that Congress is more ...

The large reconciliation bill, or the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” was passed by Congress and signed into law in early July. Some portions of this legislation, such as future limits to some ...

A panel of farmers and agricultural economists painted a bleak picture of the current state of the farm economy and called on the House Agriculture Committee Tuesday to strengthen safety net programs ...

A recent USDA statistic making the rounds suggests that only 13% of U.S. farms purchase crop insurance. This figure is being cited by critics of crop insurance, particularly those interested in ...

Climate change is affecting our food, and our food is affecting the climate. NPR is dedicating a week to stories and conversations about the search for solutions. A number of small Black-owned farms ...

USDA’s September 2025 net farm income forecast, released Sept. 3, projects net farm income will rise sharply from 2024. While stronger performance in some sectors is a factor in the increase, much of ...

For most of the country, farmers face a difficult farm economy – as crop prices continue to decline and production expenses remain high. Strong yields provide little relief and imbalance in the market ...