The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-06
USDA Crop Progress Report | June 6, 2022
As of Sunday, the report pegged corn planted at 94%, compared with 92% for the previous five-year average; 78% has emerged compared with 81% for the previous five-year average. Read more
2022-06-06
Genetically Modified Corn Does Not Damage Non-Target Organisms
The largest, highest quality analysis of data ever conducted reveals that genetically modified Bt corn has little impact on nontarget insects and other organisms, especially compared to growing... Read more
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2022-06-04
2022 Census of Agriculture signup ends June 30
The survey has been conducted for more than 180 years and serves as a source of comprehensive, impartial ag data for the nation. Read more
2022-06-04
"We are facing a great famine” PM of Slovakia said about blocked seaports on the Black Sea
The Prime Minister of Slovakia and Chancellor of Austria discuss what needs to be done to solve several huge challenges concerning the release of grain from Ukraine’s ports on the Black Sea. Read more
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2022-06-03
Slow growth in organic food sales as pandemic fades
Organic food saw the slowest growth rate in over a decade, with less than a 2% increase in 2021. Read more
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
2022-06-02
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