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House approves farm bill
On April 30, the House approved the farm bill, the “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026,” by a vote of 224–200. The House’s successful vote is a major step forward in the farm bill process and marks the farthest a farm bill has made it in Congress since the most recent reauthorization in 2018. Learn more.
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Turning drone maps into profit: Targeted irrigation, reduced risk, and smart in-season decisions
Part 3 of the series ‘Seeing the Stress from Above’
Drone‑based RGB, multispectral, and thermal imagery can reveal crop stress earlier and more precisely than ground scouting, allowing farmers to make better in‑season decisions about irrigation, inputs, and field inspections. By turning these maps into real‑time management zones, growers can reduce over‑watering, target problem areas, lower risk, and improve both water efficiency and profitability across variable fields. This is the third and final article in our “Seeing the Stress from Above” series.
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Tighter margins, smarter inputs
Fine‑tuning seed, nitrogen, and cover crop decisions
As tighter margins and higher input costs pressure corn and soybean budgets in 2026, producers are taking a harder look at every decision that affects profitability. This article explores how applying basic marginal cost‑and‑return thinking—along with careful nitrogen management, realistic seeding rates, and data‑driven evaluations of new products—can help protect returns without sacrificing yield. Earn 0.5 CEUs in Crop Management by reading this article and taking the quiz.
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New industry roadmap highlights farm advisers as leaders in regenerative agriculture
Framework highlights opportunities for agribusiness and paths to scale impact
The Nature Conservancy, in collaboration with leading agricultural organizations, has announced the release of an industry roadmap to accelerate the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices at scale by harnessing the influence and expertise of private-sector farm advisers and agribusinesses.
Advocacy in action: Congressional Visits Day
This year's Congressional Visits Day took place February 24–25, bringing together scientists, students, and CCAs to Washington, DC, to advocate for research funding and science-based policies by meeting directly with lawmakers. The event not only amplifies the real-world impact of agricultural research and practice, but also equips participants with the skills, confidence, and connections needed to engage in ongoing policy advocacy.
President's budget request proposes research funding cuts
Last week, the president released his fiscal year (FY) 2027 budget proposal, and as expected, it calls for reductions across most domestic agencies and programs. The proposal prioritizes increased funding for defense, national security, and veterans while also directing targeted investments toward areas such as artificial intelligence, capital improvements, energy, critical minerals, and nuclear. At the same time, it signals that many other programs may face cuts.
Seeing the Stress from Above: Drone Imaging for Smarter Water and Crop Management
Farmers in the Mid-South are losing yield because water and heat stress often go unnoticed until it’s too late for effective intervention. In this three-part series, we’ll show how modern UAV imaging uncovers early, invisible crop stress—and how farmers can use the right tools and maps to make smarter irrigation decisions that boost efficiency, reduce risk, and increase profitability.
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