U.S. agriculture lost 15,000 farms in 2025, continuing a seven-year
consolidation trend. Only operations exceeding $1 million in sales grew.
7^US Farm Numbers Drop 8% Since 2018
Smithfield Foods will invest up to $1.3 billion to build a new 1.1 million
square-foot meat processing facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, replacing
their century-old plant. Construction begins in early 2027, with completion
expected by late 2028, supporting over 3,200 jobs and local hog farmers.
:^Smithfield Invests $1.3B in South Dakota
At least two, and probably a third, storm systems will move across the
country this week, producing strong winds, heavy snow, and potential for severe
weather across a widespread area.
BAg Weather Forum
Bayer and Roundup plaintiff attorneys have proposed a $7.3 billion
settlement for Roundup-related non-Hodgkin lymphoma claims.
BBayer Settles Roundup Cases for $7.3B
The new farm bill contains a range of provisions and studies, including
regulatory changes for both pesticides and livestock production, likely setting
up some partisan divisions as the bill advances. The bill also addresses
Sustainable Aviation Fuel, solar farms and examines new possible crop insurance
policies.
FNew Farm Bill on Pesticides, Prop 12
