The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-30
USDA Risk Management Agency announces greater flexibility in crop insurance reporting
The USDA has also announced changes making it easier for producers selling through direct marketing channels to obtain insurance. Read more
2022-06-30
Vilsack, Axne urge Iowa farmers to apply for derecho relief funds
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne urged farmers Wednesday to take advantage of emergency relief funds to recover from environmental disasters. Read more
2022-06-30
Evening Edition | Thursday, June 30, 2022
In tonight’s Evening Edition, read about commodity markets, weather, and preparing for a zoning hearing. Read more
2022-06-30
USDA Proposed Changes to Florida Citrus Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced proposed amendments to the Florida citrus marketing order. As recommended by the Florida Citrus Administrative Committee, changes would... Read more
2022-06-29
Dead zone in Chesapeake Bay forecast to be smaller this year
The low-oxygen “dead zone” in the Chesapeake Bay will be markedly smaller this summer than its long-term average size, said a team of researchers on Tuesday. Read more
2022-06-29
Evening Edition | Wednesday, June 29, 2022
In tonight’s Evening Edition, read about technology announcements for farmers, Argentina grain markets, and environmental updates. Read more
2022-06-29
G7 nations pledge additional $4.5 billion for food aid
Up to 323 million people worldwide are at risk of starvation due to the pandemic, climate change, global economic woes and warfare, said the leaders of the world’s leading democracies. Read more
2022-06-29
Crops are suffering from relentless heat
Here's a look at the stress of excessive temperatures on crops in South Dakota and Alabama. Read more
2022-06-29
Corteva, BASF, and MS Technologies team up to create soybeans with nematode-resistant trait
Enlist E3 soybeans featuring a nematode-resistant trait to be commercialized by the late 2020s, pending regulatory approval and field-testing completion. Read more
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2022-06-29
Bushel launches digital payment network for agriculture
With nearly 90% of payments in agriculture done through paper checks, Bushel's new tools are designed to help the industry go digital. Read more
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2022-06-29
USDA Establishes Salable Quantities and Allotment Percentages of Scotch and Native Spearmint Oil produced in the Far West for the 2022-2023 Marketing Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a final rule on salable quantities of Scotch and Native spearmint oil produced in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and parts of Nevada and Utah. The... Read more
2022-06-29
Interactive: Compare satellite images to see extent of Italy's drought
The Po River valley in northern Italy is in the grip of its worst drought for 70 years. These pictures help show just how bad it has become. Read more
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