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FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 7, 2026) – A bit of sunshine in the form of some fresh cut flowers were recently handed out to students and staff at Stewart Home and School in Frankfort to celebrate July as Kentucky-Grown Cut Flower Month. “The beauty Kentucky’s cut-flower industry adds to our great state is measured in more than dollars,” Commissioner Shell said. “Flowers, especially those grown in Kentucky, can brighten up a day, celebrate milestones, and speak when words are inadequa

Source: NCDA&CS ‘From the tractor’ is published in the monthly Agricultural Review. This column appears in the July 2026 edition of the paper. For the most up-to-date information about New World Screwworm, visit our website at Veterinary – New World Screwworm | NC Agriculture. JULY 6, 2026 - Recently, the United States had its first detection of New World Screwworm in a calf in Zavala County, Texas. Some of us that have been around long enough may remember our parents or gran

(Washington, DC) - American Farmland Trust (AFT)’s Beef Grazing Network is launching a redesigned Beef Producer Economic Resilience Initiative, now part of USDA’s Advancing Markets for Producers program. The $42-million project, with $30 million provided by NRCS, will support 700 beef producers across the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Texas in their transition to profitable, resilient operations through sustainable grazing systems, reduced inputs and stronger market access. The

ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 29, 2026) — On June 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a Secretarial Disaster Declaration for 43 primary natural disaster area counties and an additional 61 contiguous counties in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Because Maryland shares borders with several of the designated Virginia counties, five Maryland counties—Charles, Frederick, Montgomery, Prince George’s and Washington—are now also eligible for disaster assistance through this

Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame (WVAFHOF) will honor six new inductees with a banquet on Saturday, July 11, at Jackson’s Mill. The evening will start with a reception at 4:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 5:00 p.m. “This year’s inductees represent the very best of West Virginia’s agriculture and forestry communities,” said Matthew Wilson, AFHOF board president. “Their lifelong commitment to innovation, stewardship, and service has made

The USDA recently published the June Acreage Report. It was released on June 30, 2026. Initial impressions indicate farmers largely held to spring planting intentions, with notable adjustments across key commodities. Corn plantings are estimated at 95.3 million acres, down 3% from last year but unchanged from March projections, marking the fourth‑highest corn acreage since 1944. Soybean acreage climbed to 85.4 million acres, a 5% increase from 2025 and higher than spring esti

by Jeff Ishee June 28 - A dangerous heat wave is expected to grip much of the Mid‑Atlantic region and other eastern states from June 29 through July 4, creating hazardous conditions for farmers working long hours outdoors. Forecasts call for prolonged daytime highs in the upper 90s to near 100 degrees, with humidity pushing the heat index well above 105. Cooperative Extension agents warn that these conditions sharply increase the risk of heat stress and heat stroke, especiall

Source: Virginia Farm Bureau WASHINGTON, DC — The American Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Leadership Committee revealed its findings from a new national survey during the recent International Year of the Woman Farmer ACE Summit in Washington. A record number of Virginia women attended the summit, showcasing the growth and importance of women in agriculture. The International Year of the Woman Farmer ACE Summit was recently held in Washington, DC. (ACE stands for "Advocate, Cu

By Caitlin Hayes, Cornell Chronicle June 18, 2026 - Heat stress on dairy cows impacts more than just the quantity of milk produced – warming temperatures also reduce the fat and protein content of the milk, new research finds. The study, accepted and published online May 29 in Environmental Research Letters, identifies a new impact of climate change on milk production, with researchers finding that the economic losses from a decrease in fat and protein in milk equal those of

by Jeff Ishee June 21, 2026 - Drought conditions across the Eastern United States continue to tighten in late June, leaving farmers increasingly concerned as warm weather accelerates crop water demand. The most recent Drought Monitor Map - Source: US Drought Monitor The latest U.S. Drought Monitor update shows large portions of the region locked in moderate to severe drought, with a portion of North Carolina now in "exceptional" drought. Some improvement, however, has been se