The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
2022-05-26
Russia offers to lift port blockade in exchange for sanctions relief
Ukraine's inability to export agricultural produce is contributing to the rising global food prices. Read more
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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
2022-05-25
Evening Edition | Wednesday, May 25, 2022
In tonight’s Evening Edition, catch up on the latest news about the UAW strike, potential for summer extreme weather, and funding to expand rural businesses. Read more
2022-05-25
UAW strike at CNH Industrial continues after workers reject 'final offer'
“To be quite frank, what the company offered didn’t even show up on the radar of any of our contract surveys the membership filled out,” says Nick Guernsey, president of UAW Local 807. Read more
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2022-05-25
Shocking rise in toxic pesticides on European fruit, says study
Is the fruit and veg you’re buying laced with cancer causing chemicals? Read more
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2022-05-25
Improving fruit and vegetable consumption will require a holistic approach
A new research initiative takes aim at a major nutrition challenge. Read more
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