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State Farm is mailing its largest dividend in history, sending $5 billion back to customers who had auto insurance policies in 2025. Over 7 million checks have already gone out, with millions more on the way.
Penn State and four state partners just launched the Keystone AgTech Alliance to make Pennsylvania the nation's top state for farmer-centered agricultural innovation. The partnership will fast-track practical technologies from research labs to working farms across the commonwealth.
Alaska lawmakers are considering making the giant green cabbage the official state vegetable, honoring a farming tradition that produced a world record 138-pound head. The proposal celebrates the state's thriving agricultural community and its oversized produce champions.
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When farmers face illness or injury, a nonprofit called Farm Rescue sends trained volunteers to plant crops, run harvest, and feed livestock so nothing falls behind. Over 250 volunteers help keep family farms running during their hardest moments.
Penn State's August farm show will showcase game-changing robots designed to solve agriculture's biggest challenge: finding enough workers. From tomato-picking machines to autonomous helpers, the technology is bringing real solutions to family farms.
A Michigan dairy farm gambled on a special soybean variety and saw milk quality improve within three days. The crop is now reshaping dairy farming across the state by replacing expensive supplements with something farmers can grow themselves.
South Dakota just greenlit a $750 million wind farm that will become the state's largest clean energy generator. The massive project will power thousands of homes while creating jobs in rural Haakon County.
South Dakota just greenlit a $750 million wind farm that will power hundreds of thousands of homes and become the state's largest clean energy project. The 333-megawatt facility will create 200 construction jobs and pump $145 million into local communities over three decades.
A 70-acre demonstration farm in Monterey County is proving that regenerative agriculture can rebuild soil, strengthen communities, and transform California's food system. Twelve other regions are already asking to join the movement.
A Nigerian governor is tackling Africa's biggest agricultural challenge: getting proven farming technologies out of labs and into the hands of millions of farmers who need them. His state-led approach is already showing how better coordination can transform research into real-world results.
After 40 years of research, the numbers are in: organic farming isn't just better for the planet, it's more profitable. Even with lower yields, certified organic farms are consistently earning more than conventional operations.
After generations of exploitation, an Afro-Brazilian community in Sergipe is transforming their fight for land rights into agricultural success. One quilombo now leads the state in pesticide-free rice production while awaiting full land titles.
State Farm announced it will pay $5 billion in dividends to auto insurance customers, the largest single refund in the company's history. Millions of policyholders will see money back as the insurer shares its financial success.
A young Iowa farmer bought the land next door to his childhood home, turning a lifelong dream into reality with help from a state program designed to launch new farming careers. Colton Homan now owns the farm he'll work for the rest of his life.
India's Rajasthan state is bringing together global leaders to revolutionize farming through technology and innovation. The upcoming Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet 2026 aims to strengthen agriculture through collaboration and entrepreneurship.
A Michigan dairy farm planted a new type of soybean and watched their monthly feed costs drop 20% while milk quality jumped within three days. Now seed suppliers across the state can't keep up with demand from farmers wanting the same results.
A Florida researcher has discovered that just 10 U.S. states have laws incentivizing carbon farming, even though switching to regenerative practices could unlock $250 billion in economic value. As fertilizer prices spike 50%, farmers are finding the climate solution they need has been in the soil all along.
A retiring coal plant in Minnesota just became the state's largest solar farm, now powering over 150,000 homes with clean energy. The transformation is creating hundreds of jobs while proving old energy sites can fuel our renewable future.
Students at 90 Kentucky school districts now eat locally raised beef fajitas and scratch-made meals instead of frozen pizza and fruit cups. A $3.2 million state grant connected 150 farms with school cafeterias, transforming lunch hour into something students actually look forward to.
Twenty-three community farms and gardens in Southern California just proved that urban agriculture can feed communities, create jobs, and bring neighbors together. With state grants and local support, they've turned empty lots into thriving food hubs.
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