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Rollins defends tax policies, calls for domestic fertilizer

(The Center Square) - Brooke Rollins, secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, on Thursday defended tax policies to support farmers and called for more domestic manufacturing of fertilizer amid the conflict with Iran. At a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Rollins estimated more than two million family farms

Congress members recognize Pa. farmers with National Mushroom Day

Congress members recognize Pa. farmers with National Mushroom Day

Washington, D.C. — Today, Pa. Congress members introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing June 1 as National Mushroom Day. U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) led his colleagues U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA), and U.S. Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) and Dan Meuser (R-PA-

Farmers markets adjust as climate change extends growing season

Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirms 84% of United States cities now experience at least an additional week of warmer-than-normal spring days than they did in the 1970s. That’s good news for some warm weather crops, not so great for cool weather crops and

Lesley Robinson: Montana agriculture needs workforce solutions and it needs them now

Montana agriculture depends on a reliable workforce to remain productive, competitive, and sustainable. Yet, across our state, ranchers and farmers are facing an escalating labor shortage that threatens daily operations and long-term viability. This challenge is no longer anecdotal or isolated, it is systemic, and it demands immediate attention.

Montana farmers face rising fertilizer costs amid global tensions

MONTANA — Farmers in Montana are grappling with escalating fertilizer costs as global tensions impact their operations. Steve Sheffels, President of the Montana Grain Growers Association, highlighted the issue's significance. "Fertilizer is by far our farm's biggest cost. It's like maybe 25 to 30%

Farmers markets prepare for opening season as local food demand grows

A March 2025 study conducted by the University of Wisconsin finds 80% of Americans attend a local farmers market at least once a year. Forty-one percent hit the stalls six or more times a year, and dined at a local restaurant before they headed home. As more farmers markets

Fertilizer prices surge from Iran war, squeezing weary US farmers

Fertilizer prices surge from Iran war, squeezing weary US farmers

American farmers are again feeling the squeeze after a year marked by trade turmoil and low crop prices, with the US-Israeli war on Iran fueling a fertilizer cost surge as planting season approaches. Jim Martin, an Illinois farmer who grows soybeans, corn and other crops, said fertilizer and input