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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.
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.