The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-05-27
Building a stronger rural economy with climate-smart production
Financial support from USDA programs are helping to implement climate-smart practices while creating jobs in rural America. Read more
2022-05-27
Evening Edition | Friday, May 27, 2022
In tonight’s Evening Edition, read about the record U.S. farm exports, cost-share for soil health and water quality practices, and an oddball of a tractor up for auction. Read more
2022-05-27
Trust the farmer, says Vilsack, as senators warn of food shortages
Senators said the USDA should release cropland, penalty-free, from the Conservation Reserve for farmers to plant in order to avert a potential food crisis. Read more
2022-05-27
Cost-share funds for soil health and water quality available in Iowa
With farmers stewarding more than two million acres of cover crops across the state, Iowa continues to be a conservation leader. Read more
2022-05-27
AGCO releases new manure pit monitoring system
The technology helps producers make informed, effective decisions about manure pumping schedules. Read more
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2022-05-26
Group funds half a million acres of cover crops in Midwest
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is giving $2.6 million in grants to help farmers plant cover crops across 500,000 acres in the Midwest. Read more
2022-05-26
USDA would reform ‘tournament’ system in poultry production
Poultry farmers would have more protection against abuse by processors under a USDA proposal to revamp the “tournament” system. Read more
2022-05-26
U.S. files new challenge to Canada’s dairy quotas
Accusing Canada of backsliding on its commitments, the U.S. requested consultations with its northern neighbor over dairy import quotas that limit American access to the Canadian market. Read more
2022-05-26
Evening Edition | Thursday, May 26, 2022
In tonight’s Evening Edition, read the latest about Conservation Reserve Program contract terminations, cover crop funding, and the weather’s effect on planting progress. Read more
2022-05-26
Northern Kansas land sale averages $3,500 per acre
The sale of 200 acres of farmland close to my hometown marks the end of an era for the seller's family. Read more
2022-05-25
House Ag chairman Scott coasts to nomination
House Agriculture chairman David Scott won nomination for his 11th term in Congress. Read more
2022-05-25
Fragile recovery in monarch butterfly population
The monarch butterfly is imperiled by the loss of food and habitat as well as climate change, but an expansion in its winter hibernation area was a sign of recovery. Read more