The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-03
Farmers tops in trustworthiness survey
When 1,000 consumers were asked who they trusted in the food system, farmers were the clear winners, said the economists. Read more
2022-06-03
Biofuel Producer Program to fund and restore sustainable fuel markets hit by pandemic
The $700 million will provide economic relief to more than 100 biofuel producers and 195 facilities. Read more
2022-06-03
Evening Edition | Friday, June 3, 2022
In this Evening Edition, read about mandates and financial support for biofuel producers, the upcoming USDA Grain Stocks and Acreage Reports, and the turkey supply. Read more
2022-06-03
Agricultural show returns after two-year break
The Royal Bath and West Show is back for the first time since before the Covid pandemic. Read more
Agriculture Bath Shepton Mallet
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