The USDA released its Prospective Plantings report, which highlights farmers’ principal crop planting plans for 2026.

Rice feeds more than half the world’s population and underpins rural livelihoods across Asia, the Americas and parts of Europe.

Researchers funded by the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) are developing a new sensing system that helps growers more easily determine when...

Winners of the third season of the CSU-Testing Ag Performance Solutions (CSU-TAPS) Farm Management Competition were announced on Jan. 14, 2026.

Deficit irrigation can improve crop quality and conserve water, but requires precise timing, monitoring, and crop-specific knowledge to avoid yield loss.

Managing irrigation water quality starts with testing and understanding salt content, then tailoring strategies to water source, irrigation method, and crop needs.

Rainfall variability in the eastern U.S. is forcing growers to adopt irrigation, but outdated water governance systems aren't ready for the shift.

Irrigation improves agricultural productivity but requires intentional focus on nutrition through crop diversity, water quality management, and inclusive governance to support food security and health...

How allocations, metering and other regulatory water policies are reshaping farm economics, from day-to-day decision-making to long-term sustainability.

By weaving irrigation and nutrient delivery together, we improve how we feed crops and protect waterways.