The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-28
Relentless heat is taking a toll on crops
Weeks of excessive temperatures are putting the stress on XtremeAg farmers in South Dakota and Alabama. Read more
2022-06-28
Wilbur-Ellis, Guardian Agriculture partner to bring autonomous aerial application to growers
The multimillion dollar agreement is the largest ag robotics commitment to date. Read more
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2022-06-28
Recycling Used Beer Yeast for Environmental Protection
Brewer's yeast used to make beer is typically discarded once it's no longer needed. Sometimes, though, the leftover yeast is mixed into livestock feed as a source of protein and vitamins. Now, there... Read more
reducing methane with brewer's yeast greenhouse gas emissions
2022-06-27
Biden signs school nutrition extension, averting potential ‘summer hunger crisis’
President Biden signed a $3-billion extension of school nutrition waivers. Read more
2022-06-27
Evening Edition | Monday, June 27, 2022
In tonight’s Evening Edition, read about today's USDA Crop Progress Report, chemical shortages facing U.S. farmers, and the potential for drought conditions to extend into July in the Corn Belt. Read more
2022-06-27
Ukrainian dairy producers, especially small family farms, struggling to survive
In the occupied territories and territories close to military hostilities, milk production has dropped by 50%. Read more
2022-06-27
USDA-ARS Releases Genome of the Voracious Desert Locust
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Kim Kaplan, 301-588-5314 Read more
schistocerca gregaria desert locust genome ag100pest initiative
2022-06-25
Kurns ditches deadlines for retired life
After my version of “40 seasons,” it’s a time of transition. Read more
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