The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
2022-06-24
German agriculture minister on Ukraine War and global food
DW's chief political editor Michaela Küfner spoke to Germany's agriculture minister Cem Özdemir about the impact the war in Ukraine is having on the world's food supplies. She asked him what concrete... Read more
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2022-06-24
Making cash transfers more effective in reducing intimate partner violence
A new phase in understanding how such programs can empower women. Read more
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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