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This page contains news feeds and helpful links for issues related to farming and the farm industry.

Topics covered include: agritourism liability, animal & wildlife, energy/environment, farm safety, financial, labor, marketing, natural gas development, Pennsylvania’s Acre Law, Risk Management, Crop Insurance, Taxes and Transportation

Latest News

October 28, 2026
2 Millionth Student Visits Mobile Ag Ed Science Labin Lancaster County
October 6, 2026
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Urges Caution in Usage of Dyed-Diesel Fuel Until Guidelines Are in Place
October 6, 2026
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Praises Diesel Tax Relief Executive Order
October 2, 2026
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Calls on the Pennsylvania General Assembly and President Trump to Provide Diesel Price Relief for Farmers
September 17, 2026
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Appreciates Senate Ag Committee Advancing Farm Bill
September 14, 2026
When the Market Disappears: Grape Growers in Erie County Face Difficult Decisions
September 3, 2026
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Applauds Chobani for Investing in Pennsylvania’s Dairies
July 17, 2026
Farm Bureau-Approved Food Processing Residuals Reforms Signed Into Law
May 18, 2026
Freezing Temperatures Hamper Pennsylvania Fruit Growers
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Accurate USDA Reports Vital for Farmer Decision-Making
29 Oct 2026
figcaption {text-align:left!important; top:0!important;} figcaption p {margin:0!important;} p:empty {margin:0!important; line-height:0!important;}  photo credit: Arkansas Farm Bureau, used with permission.Two inaccurate USDA reports negatively impacted December corn futures. Chad Smith has more on the errors and corrections to the National Agricultural Statistics Service estimates.Smith: The September USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, known as…
By AFBA
Desalination Doesn’t Pencil Out for Western Agriculture
28 Oct 2026
figcaption {text-align:left!important; top:0!important;} figcaption p {margin:0!important;} p:empty {margin:0!important; line-height:0!important;}Key TakeawaysDesalination may help expand municipal and industrial supplies, but its cost, energy and infrastructure requirements make it unfeasible as a direct replacement for large-scale agricultural irrigation. Estimates for new seawater desalination in California reach $3,400 to $3,700 per acre-foot — more…
By AFBA
Crop Report Revisions Highlight Importance of Accurate Estimates
27 Oct 2026
figcaption {text-align:left!important; top:0!important;} figcaption p {margin:0!important;} p:empty {margin:0!important; line-height:0!important;}Key TakeawaysTwo recent USDA reports were followed by some of the largest single-day declines in December corn futures during 2026, emphasizing estimates’ impacts on commodity prices. USDA corrected its September corn production estimates after identifying a processing error that affected plant populations, ear…
By AFBA
Former U.S. Army Major Jim Hartman Honored With Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence
27 Oct 2026
figcaption {text-align:left!important; top:0!important;} figcaption p {margin:0!important;} p:empty {margin:0!important; line-height:0!important;}  photo credit: North Carolina Farm Bureau, used with permission.The American Farm Bureau Federation, with support from Farm Credit, recognized James “Jim” Hartman, a former U.S. Army major from North Carolina, with the Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence during the Farmer Veteran…
By AFBA
Industry Links
Nationwide – Land as Your Legacy

You devote a significant part of your life to your family business, which represents one of your most valued assets. One day, this will be the legacy you pass on to the next generation. Nationwide developed the Land As Your Legacy program to assist farm owners like you in making the critical decisions that help to secure your farm as a family business. Transition planning may seem like something only the wealthy need to worry about, but it’s really just a way to ensure that your home and other assets are distributed the way that you want after you’re gone. Nationwide’s Land As Your Legacy program is here to help you throughout the entire transition planning process.

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Center for Farm Transitions

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture – The Center for Farm Transitions is staffed by personnel who have knowledge and experience in many aspects of issues faced by a farmer in transition. The Center can assist: beginning farmers; next generation family farmers; retiring farmers; relocating farmers; and farmers wishing to expand, develop new areas of their operation or convert to another type of farm. If your situation is unique, the Center’s staff will research your situation and work with you to develop a plan of action.

Center for Farm Transitions

PA Farm Link

Pennsylvania Farm Link, a 501c3 non-profit, is dedicated to the mission of creating farming opportunities for the next generation; with the goal of ensuring farmlands such as these stay in farming. This is accomplished through an online database. 

Pennsylvania Farm Link

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Grants and Funding Opportunities

Pennsylvania farmers have access to a wide range of grant opportunities to support their operations, conservation efforts and business growth. Programs are available through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, USDA, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and other state and federal agencies for projects ranging from farm improvements and value-added production to energy efficiency, water quality and farmland preservation.

Pennsylvania Farm Bureau has gathered information on these funding opportunities to help farmers identify programs that may fit their needs. See below for more details on available grants, eligibility requirements and how to apply.

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Resources
United States Department of Agriculture Resources
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Commodity Specific Grant Opportunities

Center for Poultry & Livestock Excellence
Center for Beef Excellence
Center for Dairy Excellence
Dairy Grant Programs
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