The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-03
'My life has changed thanks to coffee'
Some of the world's best beans come from an island in DR Congo, where ex-fighters get a second chance. Read more
Coffee Agriculture Democratic Republic of Congo
2022-06-02
JBS Swift Pork faces wrongful-death claim that cites new congressional report
The family of an Iowa meatpacking plant employee who died from COVID-19 is suing JBS Swift Pork. Read more
2022-06-02
Evening Edition | Thursday, June 2, 2022
In tonight’s Evening Edition, read about investments to transform the U.S. food system, carbon market enrollment, and weather across the Corn Belt. Read more
2022-06-02
Vilsack: Transform food system with more processors and local marketing
USDA has set aside $3 billion help independent processors start or expand their operations and encourage local marketing. Read more
2022-06-02
Dry conditions lessen across the Corn Belt
While many farmers have made significant planting progress this past week, some are struggling with too much moisture. Read more
2022-06-01
Boom in commodity prices more likely to be transitory than permanent
High prices for corn, wheat, and soybeans are far more likely to revert to their long-term averages than mark the dawn of a new era of permanently higher prices. Read more
2022-06-01
Evening Edition | Wednesday, June 1, 2022
In this Evening Edition, catch up on the latest news about commodity prices, ethanol blending mandates, and the global food crisis. Read more
2022-05-31
Evening Edition | Tuesday, May 31, 2022
In this Evening Edition, catch up on the latest news about the planting season, avian influenza, and the supply of late-model balers. Read more
2022-05-31
Air support called in for South Dakota wheat
XtremeAg’s Lee Lubbers and Chad Henderson are just days away from finishing 2022 planting season and then focusing on their wheat crop. Read more
2022-05-31
Suffolk Show back for first time since 2019
About 90,000 people are expected at the event, which did not run in 2020 or 2021 due to Covid. Read more
UK farming Agriculture Ipswich
2022-05-30
Princess Anne to visit Royal Norfolk Show
The Covid-hit show returns for the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association's 175th anniversary. Read more
Princess Anne, Princess Royal Agriculture
2022-05-29
Poor planting conditions prompt questions about insurance options for non-conventional practices
Producers may qualify to insure broadcast seeded crops if conditions of a written agreement are met. Read more