News
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.
Fertilizer Costs Are Squeezing Farmers Nationwide
Farmers across the U.S. are entering the planting season under mounting financial pressure, with fertilizer costs emerging as one of the most significant constraints on production
Award-winning farmer hopes to inspire more women
A farmer and influencer who scooped two prestigious awards said she hoped to "inspire other young girls and women to think about a career in agriculture".
Fertilizer Cost Increases Resulting From the Iran Conflict
Fertilizer costs in central Illinois have risen significantly following the onset of conflict involving Iran. Based on April pricing compared with the six months prior to the conflict, costs have increased by more than $20 per acre.
Trio shortlisted for Women in Agriculture awards
Three women from Harper Adams University have been shortlisted in the National Women in Agriculture awards.
All Major Corn, Soybean States Report Planting Progress as Season Gains Pace
Corn and soybean planting is ahead of the five-year average, with 38% of corn and 33% of soybeans planted.Winter wheat is progressing well, with 49% headed, but crop conditions remain weaker than last year.