The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-11
Evening Edition | Monday, July 11, 2022
In this Evening Edition, read about the weather affecting crops across the country, the latest data from the USDA Crop Progress Report, and proposed changes to the farm bill. Read more
2022-07-11
Global food prices moderate after hitting all-time high
The FAO Food Price Index, a barometer of prices for food commodities, rocketed to a record high immediately after Russia invaded Ukraine and disrupted food supply chains. Read more
2022-07-11
Spotty rains deliver some relief from heat
XtremeAg farmers in South Dakota and Alabama avoid storm damage and bring some relief before the heat sets back in. Read more
2022-07-11
Check roots for SCN this growing season
The SCN Coalition and Valent partner to bring awareness soybean cyst nematode management options. Read more
2022-07-11
Corn condition steady, good/excellent soybeans drop 1%
Corn crop condition was rated 64% good/excellent, no change from the July 5 report. Read more
2022-07-11
USDA Invites Stakeholder Comments on New Inspection Technology Evaluation for Official Grain Inspection
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) seeks public comment on a new Inspection Technology Evaluation (ITE) process to facilitate the use of... Read more
2022-07-08
Evening Edition | Friday, July 8, 2022
In tonight's Evening Edition, read about drought in the Midwest, commodity prices, and news about the Renewable Fuel Standard. Read more
2022-07-08
Corn Belt sees ‘rapid onset of drought’
Fifteen percent of the Midwest is affected by drought, twice as much of the region as a week ago, said the Drought Monitor on Thursday. Read more
2022-07-08
Commodity prices soften, although still elevated
Futures prices have crested, with high commodity prices and fears of recession whittling down demand for grains. Read more
2022-07-08
Detailed dive into Iowa drought and crop conditions
Drought expanded and intensified across Iowa in the seven-day period ending July 5, according to the most recent drought monitor. Read more
2022-07-08
USDA Announces Dates for the South Texas Onion Continuance Referendum
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will conduct a referendum Sept. 1 through Oct. 3, 2022, for South Texas onion producers to vote on whether to continue their federal marketing order. Producers who... Read more
2022-07-07
Fertilizer industry and farmer advocates at odds about solutions to fertilizer crisis
Some farmer advocacy groups worry the efforts to find solutions to high fertilizer prices don’t address the control big fertilizer companies wield over the market. Read more