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Trump signs housing affordability order targeting mortgage insurance and refinancing costs
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting mortgage insurance costs, refinancing expenses and government-backed home loans as high borrowing costs continue to restrict U.S. homeownership.
Bayer’s new biofertilizer partnership tackles a major challenge in agricultural biotechnology
Bayer Crop Science has entered a collaboration with Switch Bioworks to develop biological nitrogen technologies using genetically programmed microbes. The agreement combines Switch Bioworks' research platform with Bayer's agricultural product-development capabilities, but field performance and commercial viability remain to be established.
Barfresh Food unlocks USDA grant as 44,000sft Ohio plant faces year-end test
Barfresh Food Group has received final USDA re-approval allowing it to access a $2.4 million grant for its 44,000-square-foot Defiance, Ohio manufacturing facility, removing one financing uncertainty as the company tries to reverse production inefficiencies that pushed second-quarter gross margin below zero.
Why Tractor Supply Company’s Starlink alliance matters even if broadband never becomes a major sales category
Tractor Supply Company is combining its rural retail footprint with Starlink connectivity and National 4-H Council’s community network. The initiative could deepen the retailer’s relevance in underserved markets, although its initial scale remains modest compared with the size of America’s rural broadband gap.
Is AgriBank signaling stability in U.S. agriculture just as volatility threatens farm incomes?
AgriBank posted $1 billion in 2025 profit with strong credit quality and liquidity. Discover what this signals for U.S. farm finance in 2026.
First severe case of H5N1 Bird Flu in humans sparks U.S. health concerns
The United States has confirmed its first severe human case of H5N1 bird flu, marking a concerning milestone…
Is your milk safe? USDA orders tests for deadly H5N1 in dairy cattle
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has initiated a National Milk Testing Strategy to address the growing…