USDA Launches $100M Screwworm Challenge
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 4:53PM CST
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins on Wednesday announced the New World Screwworm Grand Challenge, which allocates up to $100 million for innovative projects aimed at preventing the pest from spreading into the U.S. from Mexico.
SD Land Dispute Ended - 1
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 3:03PM CST
South Dakota ranching family Charles and Heather Maude were indicted over a dispute in land ownership and fence line placement, even though the fence had been in place for more than 75 years. They feared what would happen to their fifth-generation ranch and their family.
DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 1:52PM CST
Seven of the eight major fertilizers are lower in price for the second week of January 2026. One fertilizer was slightly higher compared to last month. No nutrient prices were lower or higher by a considerable amount, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.
Farm Aid From Congress May Be Slowed
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 9:17AM CST
Congress will have to look at a separate piece of legislation to increase aid for farmers after an appropriations bill negotiated by lawmakers doesn't include such funding. Farm groups continue to campaign for aid.