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Rollins Signs Disaster Declaration to Provide Relief for Pennsylvania Fruit Growers Following Freeze
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins signed a federal disaster declaration for 17 Pennsylvania counties to assist growers affected by last month’s spring freeze that decimated fruit blossoms.
The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
Indian farmers are reviving custard apple farming with drought-resistant hybrids and smart cultivation methods. Improved varieties with longer shelf life and higher pulp yield are boosting exports and processed food markets.
Steve Pearce Confirmed to Lead BLM as Ranching Groups Applaud
Last week, former oilman and congressman Steve Pearce was confirmed to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
FAO Director-General calls for AI’s transformative power to be at the service of rural communities and a bridge towards shared prosperity
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu called for AI to prioritize human dignity and bridge the rural-urban divide, warning against digital inequality and urging tech to serve vulnerable smallholders.
3 Big Thing Today, May 25, 2026
Grain and soybean trading is closed Monday for the Memorial Day holiday.
Trading is set to resume with the overnight session.
What’s Happening With Iowa Corn and Soybeans?
Iowa farmers made significant corn and soybean planting progress during the week ending May 17, pushing both crops ahead of their five-year averages despite severe storms.
Soybean Planting Remains Below 50% in 3 Major States
The latest Crop Progress report was published Monday, May 18, the USDA’s seventh publication of this growing season.
How university hopes new campus will be 'UK first'
The Royal Agricultural University has secured approval for a carbon-neutral "Innovation Village." It creates a unique UK hub uniting researchers, farmers, and investors for regenerative agriculture.
Strait of Hormuz conflict threatens global food prices as FAO warns time is running out
FAO warns the Strait of Hormuz closure could trigger a global food price crisis within 6–12 months. Rising energy and fertilizer costs, plus El Niño risks, threaten food security and supply chains.
Accelerated Permitting, Grant Program to Boost Domestic Fertilizer, USDA Says
The USDA is taking new steps to expand domestic fertilizer production, Secretary Brooke Rollins said at a press conference Tuesday, including accelerated permitting and the reviving of a Biden administration grant program to boost U.S.