The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-23
Iowa crop conditions worsen slightly amid ‘sweltering conditions’
“Sweltering conditions blanketed the state on multiple days,” wrote Justin Glisan, Iowa's state climatologist, in his weather summary. Read more
2022-06-23
Cargill acquires Delacon to create plant-based phytogenic feed additives
The acquisition will improve livestock and aquaculture performance and promote animal health. Read more
2022-06-22
Bel Brands USA and Land O’Lakes, Inc. to expand sustainable farming program
The pilot program was awarded the outstanding Supply Chain Sustainability Award from U.S. Dairy. Read more
2022-06-22
Supreme Court refuses Bayer’s Roundup appeal, but another pending
Another appeal was pending before the Supreme Court and Bayer suggested a case being heard by an appeals court in Atlanta could be the third. Read more
2022-06-22
Evening Edition | Wednesday, June 22, 2022
In tonight's Evening Edition, catch up on news about the war in Ukraine, Argentine truck drivers' strike, and new UTVs from Kawasaki. Read more
2022-06-21
Appeals court tells EPA to consider anew if glyphosate is carcinogenic
The U.S. appellate court in San Francisco ruled the EPA lacked the evidence in 2020 to conclude that glyphosate does not cause cancer. Read more
2022-06-21
Evening Edition | Tuesday, June 21, 2022
In tonight's Evening Edition, read about crop progress across the country, the lates in the Roundup/cancer Supreme Court case, and Brazil corn exports. Read more
2022-06-21
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Bayer’s appeal in Roundup-cancer case
Bayer’s appeal was part of its plan to resolve claims against Roundup and its active ingredient glyphosate. Read more
2022-06-21
High heat brings increased crop stress around the country
Above normal temperatures have Kelly Garrett, Matt Miles, and Kevin Matthews doing everything they can do reduce crop stress and preserve yields. Read more
2022-06-21
USDA Crop Progress Report | June 21, 2022
This week, the USDA reports 95% of corn emerged and the condition of the crop was rated 70% good/excellent and 6% poor/very poor. Read more
2022-06-18
Pennsylvania moves to protect 32 farms in 18 counties from development
The state has helped to preserve 6,076 farms in 58 of the state’s 67 counties, putting a total of 613,884 acres of farmland off-limits to developers. Read more
2022-06-18
The power of the sun boosts soybean oil, protein, and the supply chain
“A resilient supply chain begins with farmers,” says Perry Aulie, senior vice president of value-added products for Perdue AgriBusiness. Read more