06/19/2026
58% of the United States is in drought, according to data from the National Integrated Drought Information System. Farmers and ranchers depend on water for crops and livestock, but as temperatures rise, profitability becomes more difficult without consistent rainfall.
Federal reviews on the weedkiller, atrazine, has sparked backlash from environmental and human health groups. Advocates are seeking to challenge a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency, claiming it will allow the continued use of atrazine – a commonly used herbicide linked to cancer, endocrine disruption and other health problems. The New Lede
Communities across the Midwest are protesting the development of data centers. Residents are urging local and state governments to implement regulations and pause tax incentives for the data centers.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is up for review in July. Through the USMCA, farmers have stability and predictability when exporting their products. AGDAILY
Numerous presidential administrations have promised to prioritize investigations into anti-competitive behavior in agriculture, yet many large companies continue to control a vast majority of industries, such as seed and meatpacking. Under the Biden administration, the USDA hired experts to help field farmer complaints and negotiate with federal agencies. The Trump administration’s USDA turned around fired that team, even after promising an antitrust crackdown.
