The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
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
2022-06-23
Why are thousands of Dutch people against important emissions targets?
"We are food producers, not pollution producers," say farmers. Read more
agriculture farmers traffic protest tractor carbon emissions
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