The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
2022-06-24
Kansas farmer hopes for enough rain to grow weeds
The drought in western Kansas is exceptional. How bad is that? Bad enough to make Jim Sipes wish for weeds. Read more
2022-06-24
Texas has the worst corn in the country, drought largely to blame
With just 32% of its crop rated good/excellent, Texas currently has the worst corn in the country. Widespread drought is largely to blame. Read more
2022-06-24
3 Successful Farming editors cap their stellar careers
These editors have contributed more than 80 years' of experience in agricultural media. Read more
2022-06-24
Change in Vessel Loading Observation Requirements and Procedures
This Notice supersedes EOD-68 dated May 5, 2000. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has modified the requirements and procedures for Vessel Loading Observation (VLO). Read more