The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-24
U.S. creates pollinator conservation center
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will establish a Pollinator Conservation Center focusing on the decline of pollinating species, including the monarch butterfly. Read more
2022-06-24
House committee votes to ban sale of U.S. farmland to Russia and China
Companies from Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran would be barred from purchasing U.S. agricultural land under language approved by the House Appropriations Committee on Thursday. Read more
2022-06-24
Evening Edition | Friday, June 24, 2022
In tonight’s Evening Edition, read about tractors new and old, drought, and direct to consumer sales from the farm. Read more
2022-06-24
Gullickson named editor-in-chief of Successful Farming
He is the 10th editor to lead the 120-year-old brand. Read more
2022-06-24
Kansas farmer hopes for enough rain to grow weeds
The drought in western Kansas is exceptional. How bad is that? Bad enough to make Jim Sipes wish for weeds. Read more
2022-06-24
Texas has the worst corn in the country, drought largely to blame
With just 32% of its crop rated good/excellent, Texas currently has the worst corn in the country. Widespread drought is largely to blame. Read more
2022-06-24
3 Successful Farming editors cap their stellar careers
These editors have contributed more than 80 years' of experience in agricultural media. Read more
2022-06-24
Change in Vessel Loading Observation Requirements and Procedures
This Notice supersedes EOD-68 dated May 5, 2000. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has modified the requirements and procedures for Vessel Loading Observation (VLO). Read more
2022-06-23
Farm payments doubled during subsidy flood, says EWG
The government paid a record $41.6 billion in a variety of subsidies to farmers in 2020, double the amount they received in 2018. Read more
2022-06-23
Evening Edition | Thursday, June 23, 2022
In tonight's Evening Edition, read about world news impacting grain trade, U.S. weather, and two Senate bills aimed at livestock marketing reform. Read more
2022-06-23
As bird flu outbreaks slow, USDA urges readiness for autumn
While this year’s outbreaks of bird flu are following the usual pattern of dissipating during hot weather, it’s too early to declare the threat over, said the Agriculture Department. Read more
2022-06-23
Senate committee approves two livestock marketing reform bills
The National Farmers Union said action on the bills was a sign of momentum “towards fairness for farmers” after years of unrest among producers. Read more