July 25, 2026
Spotlight Stories
Spotlight 1 – The University of Arizona warns that plants are heating up faster than the air around them. Ready the story, here.
Spotlight 2 – Forbes discusses a tale of two MAHAs, noting that regenerative agriculture initiatives fail without acknowledging the harm of glyphosate. Check it out, here.
Spotlight 3 – The Guardian looks into regenerative agriculture’s ability to stop the decline of nutrient densities in our food. Take a read, here.
Industry Updates
Cover crops form an important part of the annual tillage farming cycle and play a key role in soil potassium cycling, the UK’s Potash Development Association (PDA) said. The organization outlined how cover crop choices affect potassium availability for the cash crops that follow. [link]
Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) has won the 2026 Food Planet Prize for leading one of the world’s largest agroecology projects. The India-based program has helped transform farming practices for millions of smallholder farmers across the state. [link]
Rodale Institute has broken ground on a $24 million Center for Regenerative Organic Innovation in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. The new facility is part of the organic and regenerative agriculture pioneer’s broader $139 million farmland transition campaign. [link]
University of Missouri Extension will host a Diversified Grazing Systems Field Day on September 18 at Land of the Osages Research Farm near Gravois Mills. Specialists and producers will discuss silvopasture, native forages, and other regenerative grazing practices. [link]
Kraft Heinz and Disney have struck a multiyear partnership giving the food company a foothold across Disney’s entertainment properties. Disney will serve Kraft Heinz products at its North American resorts, and Kraft Heinz will be able to use Disney characters on select products. [link]
Rodale Institute has launched its “10 Million Acre Solution,” a $139 million campaign to move 10 million acres of U.S. farmland into organic and regenerative organic production by 2030. The campaign accompanies the groundbreaking of the organization’s new Center for Regenerative Organic Innovation. [link]
Replicated Agronomic Cotton Evaluation (RACE) trials are helping producers match cotton varieties to their soils and growing conditions. The trials also give seed companies and Extension cotton specialists on-farm research plots, reducing guesswork for growers. [link]
The Rockefeller Foundation has committed $4 million to Alder Point Capital Management, which invests in climate-resilient U.S. farmland and timberland. The partnership aims to generate measurable benefits for climate, biodiversity, and rural communities. [link]
Michigan has launched a NextGen Crop Insurance pilot giving farmers greater flexibility in coverage when they adopt regenerative practices that improve soil health. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development developed the pilot with its partners. [link]
Soil organic carbon does not improve crop yields during extreme drought, according to new Colorado State University research. The finding contradicts the commonly held belief that soil organic carbon benefits yields most under drought conditions. [link]
Missouri’s Soil and Water Conservation Program provided nearly $45 million in cost-share assistance to agricultural landowners in fiscal year 2026. The funding helped prevent more than 924,000 tons of soil erosion while improving water quality across the state. [link]
FAO’s Committee on Agriculture has approved a Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Livestock Transformation. The framework, developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization, sets a global direction for making livestock systems more sustainable. [link]
In Case You Missed It…
Earlier this month, a federal court ordered the Trump administration to restore 24 grants under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program (ILCMA), which were cancelled in March. See more, here.