The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
Farmers cut food production as costs soar
Soaring costs are forcing farmers to cut back on food and milk production. Read more
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2022-06-29
Thousands due to return to Royal Norfolk Show
The Covid-hit show is back for the first time in three years - with Princess Anne the royal guest. Read more
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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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2022-06-28
Groceries for July 4 cookout cost $10 more than last summer
The supermarket tally for an Independence Day cookout is a first-hand look at inflation — up by 17% from last summer, with the skyrocketing price of meat a leading reason. Read more
2022-06-28
Bayer ‘not surprised’ by second Roundup rebuff
For the second time in a week, the Supreme Court rejected Bayer’s attempts to shield itself from lawsuits alleging that its Roundup weedkiller is carcinogenic. Read more
2022-06-28
In a key step, developer says FDA finds GMO wheat is safe to eat
After a generation on the sidelines, the wheat industry may be on the cusp of joining the era of agricultural biotechnology. Read more
2022-06-28
FBN predicts more corn acres, fewer soybean acres for 2022
Despite Northern Plains planting delays, increased corn planting in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Ohio likely pushed overall U.S. corn acres up. Read more
2022-06-28
USDA invests $10 million in bio-based products pilot program
A new pilot program will help develop bio-based products and create new revenue streams for farmers. Read more