Certain bacteria isolated from soil could knock out “eternal pollutants”, substances that, once dispersed in the environment, do not degrade and threaten human and planetary health: per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), present in a wide range of products, from cosmetics to food packaging, from kitchen utensils to detergents. In fact,…

North Carolina farmers reported 100% of their 2025 corn crop emerged the week ended June 15, according to USDA’s latest Crop Progress report. Minnesota and South Dakota corn emergence rates are close behind at 98%. The report said 94% of the national corn crop had emerged. North Carolina North Carolina…

After a brief reprieve for agriculture and hospitality businesses, the Department of Homeland Security has reversed its guidance exempting farms, hotels, and restaurants from worksite immigration raids. The about-face came just days after President Donald Trump signaled sympathy for producers relying on immigrant labor, only to reaffirm his administration’s commitment…

As of 8:36 a.m. CT, July corn was up 1½¢ at $4.36¼ per bushel. July soybeans were down 1¼¢ at $10.68½ per bushel. July CBOT wheat was up 9¢ at $5.45½ per bushel. September KC wheat was up 8¼¢ at $5.59. September Minneapolis wheat was up 1¼¢ at $6.37¼. “As…

For those who grew up on the farm or ranch, saying it’s “in my blood” might be a pretty common thing. It’s a nice saying, basically sharing that ag is more than a job, it’s a way of life. But is that sentiment true? Does ag really need to be…

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order enacting parts of a long-anticipated tariff reduction agreement with the United Kingdom, easing trade tensions between the two allies while falling short of a comprehensive free trade deal. The agreement, unveiled alongside British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the G7 Summit…