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Today, USDA published the fifth Crop Progress report of the 2025 growing season. Here’s a look at the latest corn, soybean, wheat, and oat numbers. Corn Crop Progress As of May 4, 40% of the corn crop across the country’s top 18 corn-growing states had been planted. That’s ahead of…

Britain-based Genus plc has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for its gene-edited PRRS-resistant pig, marking a major milestone in the company’s push toward commercialization in the U.S. pork market. The approval clears the way for the PRRS-resistant pig, or PRP, to be used in the U.S. food supply…

The Trump administration has agreed to stop withholding federal nutrition funds from Maine schools, marking a victory for the state after months of legal and political clashes over transgender rights. Gov. Janet Mills issued a statement following the settlement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which had suspended funding over…

Vermeer is expanding its product line with new triple mowers, rotary rakes, and a large tedder — released in time for the 2025 hay season.  “Vermeer is 100% focused on hay, dairy, and beef producers and the products they need to be successful in the field,” said Shane Rourke, managing…

The National Farmer Veteran Coalition announced over $460,000 in awards and equipment to veterans across the country through the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund. The Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund provides direct assistance to veterans involved in agriculture by awarding them equipment and small grants in the amount of $1,000 to $5,000…