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Comparing Corn Production Costs and Returns in the United States and Brazil
Brazil’s expansion in corn production over the last decade has made the country a more important competitor in global corn markets, increasing competitive pressure for U.S. producers.
Corn Planting Progress Still Below 50% in 2 States
The USDA released its most recent Crop Progress report May 18, the seventh publication of the 2026 growing season.
Costs and Returns for Illinois Beef Producers in 2025
Total economic returns in 2025 for Illinois beef feeding enterprises exceeded total costs by $35.98 per 100 pounds of beef produced in preliminary findings for farms enrolled in Illinois Farm Business Farm Management (FBFM)
Bird flu prevention zone to be lifted in Northern Ireland
The bird flu prevention zone and the ban on poultry gatherings in Northern Ireland will be lifted on Friday from 00:01 BST.
USDA Publishes Food for Peace Notice of Funding Opportunity
USDA announced a second round of Food for Peace Title II funding for seven countries, supporting global food aid with U.S. commodities. Applications close June 12, 2026.
2025 NASS County Corn, Soybean, and Winter Wheat Yields
The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the USDA recently released 2025 county yield estimates for corn, soybeans, and winter wheat.
12/05/26 Farming in Wales after Senedd elections; mapping soils in Northern Ireland; new national plant health centre
Farmers in Wales and Scotland are asking what last week's elections in Scotland and Wales will mean for agriculture. Neither Plaid Cymru in Wales nor the SNP in Scotland have ended up with an outright majority.
FAO Regional Conference for Europe highlights resilience and inclusion amid climate, economic and geopolitical strains
FAO’s ERC35 in Tajikistan gathered European and Central Asian leaders to address climate, food security and agrifood resilience, urging investment, regional cooperation and sustainable innovation.
12/05/26 Farming in Wales after Senedd elections; mapping soils in Northern Ireland; new national plant health centre
UK farmers await post-election policy shifts, while Northern Ireland advances soil health monitoring and the UK launches a £3M plant health centre to strengthen disease prevention and research.
Mosaic Withdraws 2026 Phosphate Output Outlook, Curtails Production as Costs Soar
May 11 (Reuters) - Mosaic withdrew its forecast for annual phosphate production on Monday and said it would curtail output at some facilities due to higher costs amid volatile raw material markets.