Jenn Coyne

As 2026 got underway, interest rates for American farmers continued to retreat to levels last noticed in 2022, as reported in the major agricultural regions including Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City and Minneapolis Federal Reserve districts.

Renewable natural gas (RNG) projects capture methane from animal manure to create a low-carbon, waste-derived fuel to power vehicles and buildings. The latest data shows that U.S. farms are capturing 166% more biogas than what was captured five years ago, processing 25 billion gallons of manure annually. For dairy farmers, these projects are an economically sustainable practice that redirects methane from the environment.

In the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line the third week of June 2026: Managing Editor / Progressive Dairy Karen Lee covers current news and events, and manages the dairy editorial team for the U.S. and C...