The latest news from the agricultural sector
2026-03-06
Rice-Based Cheese? Study Points to Possibility for New Rice Markets
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2026-03-06
National Corn, Soybean Acres Expected Higher
Canadian farmers are expected to plant slightly more of both corn and soybeans in 2026. Read more
2026-03-06
Ohio Corn & Wheat Joins Call For E15 Along Ohio Turnpike
The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is urging lawmakers to support legislation that would allow for the installation and sale of E15 at Ohio Turnpike service plazas. Read more
2026-03-06
Seed Selection is Important Spring Decision
With gardening time right around the corner, gardeners have many seed sources to choose from. Picking the right seeds can make a big difference in the success of your garden. Read more
2026-03-06
MSU Awarded $850K From Darpa to Advance Global Ag Security, Early Threat Detection
An interdisciplinary team of Mississippi State University researchers has been awarded $850,000 from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA, to enhance early detection of threats to... Read more
2026-03-06
Global Study Reports Crop Yield Gains From Breeding May Be Overstated
The international research team includes five University of Nebraska–Lincoln scientists. Researchers examined long-term trends in wheat improvement, finding that the standard, decades-old approach —... Read more
2026-03-06
FDA and Partners in The Central Coast Agricultural Region of California Share Findings From Multi-Year Environmental Study
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is sharing initial findings from a multi-year environmental study conducted in California's Central Coast agricultural region that will inform efforts to further... Read more
2026-03-06
Soybeans Enlist Beneficial Soil Microbes to Combat Major Pests
Soybean cyst nematode (SCN), a microscopic parasitic worm, represents one of the most formidable threats to global soybean production, ravaging crops and severely diminishing yields. For decades,... Read more
2026-03-06
Ottawa Confirms China Tariff Changes
The federal government on Wednesday confirmed the expected reduction or suspension of Chinese tariffs on imports of Canadian agricultural products. Read more
2026-03-06
SDSU Provides Updated Recommendations on Soil Tarping
South Dakota State University has published new recommendations on soil tarping that can help producers manage weeds. Read more
2026-03-06
Lentil, Dry Pea Area to Fall in 2026; Other Special Crops Mixed
Canadian farmers are expected to plant fewer lentils and dry peas in 2026, while acreage intentions for other pulse and specialty crops show a more mixed outlook, according to a Statistics Canada... Read more
2026-03-06
Fertilizer Prices Have ‘Significant’ Rise After Attack on Iran
Progressive Farmer’s Russ Quinn reportedthat “farmers could see even higher fuel and fertilizer costs for this spring with the start of the military conflict between the U.S. and Israel against Iran... Read more