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Could This Cattle Inventory Report Signal Initiation of a New Cattle Cycle?
The USDA’s mid-year cattle inventory report will be released this Friday, July 24, 2026
U.S. Geological Survey Study Shows Rising Nutrient Loads in Rivers
New modeling from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) shows nutrient loads in rivers across the nation increased from 2000–2020, largely due to nutrients stored in the landscape from past seasons and current season agriculture nutrient applications
Inside the mine that now grows pak choi
The world's deepest vertical farm has been launched as a way of growing sustainable food without high energy bills.
USDA Crop Progress: Corn Reaches 13% Dough as Soybeans Set More Pods
On Monday, the USDA published the 16th Crop Progress report of the 2026 growing season. Here’s a look at the latest progress and condition numbers.
This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
Colombia's coca planting hits a record 250,000 hectares as delayed state aid, poor rural logistics, and massive global demand push farmers back into the illegal economy.
General Mills, ADM, Walmart Team Up on 40,000 Acres of Regenerative Agriculture
On Wednesday, General Mills, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), and Walmart announced a partnership to accelerate regenerative agriculture in U.S. wheat.
Gaza Strip: Scale-up in FAO’s conditional cash for farmers projected to help feed 100 000 people over the next year
FAO expands conditional cash aid to 1,500 Gaza farmers to cultivate land, aiming to produce fresh vegetables for 100,000 people despite severe input shortages.
Minister hopes to relax derelict glasshouse rules
The new minister for planning and regulation has told the BBC he wants to relax rules around developing derelict glasshouses.
USDA Invests $16 Million in Rural Iowa Water Infrastructure
Several communities in northwest Iowa are to get upgraded water systems to help combat aging infrastructure, thanks to grants and loans from USDA Rural Development.
A new FAO report examines how shocks affect global coffee, cocoa and tea markets and outlines policy options to address structural vulnerabilities
FAO's latest report reveals that localized supply shocks drive over 90% of short-term price swings in coffee, cocoa, and tea, while farmers fail to receive a fair share of retail value.