Authorities in Grainger County, Tennessee, are investigating the theft of 80,000 pounds of beef worth $350,000 from Southeastern Provision LLC, after an allegedly fraudulent trucking company, “List Trucking Sales,” picked up the shipments and disappeared. The theft occurred from a meat processing facility near Bean Station and was discovered when…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has warned California that it could lose federal funding for research and education programs due to a state law that limits parental access to student records related to gender identity. The USDA news release specifically referred to it as “Programs to Implement Radical Transgender Ideology,…

1. Grains, Soybeans Lower in Overnight Trading Grain and soybean futures were all lower in overnight trading amid disappointing export sales and calls for favorable weather in U.S. wheat growing areas.  Export sales of wheat fell to 100,300 metric tons in the week that ended on March 20, the U.S.…

A new study identifying genetic factors contributing to bovine tuberculosis susceptibility could represent an important step in the fight against the disease in cattle, and the zoonotic threat it poses to humans. Researchers at University College Dublin, University of Edinburgh, and ETH Zurich have identified several key genes and pathways…

According to data compiled by the Successful Farming team, more than 1,400 acres of Illinois farmland are set to be auctioned in April 2025. Listings range from single tracts of 25.5 acres to a multi-parcel auction of 200 acres. Here’s a closer look at the farmland expected to change hands…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced a significant shift in its Rural Development programs, marking a departure from previous practices. In a move that is generating considerable attention, the USDA has decided to remove Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) factors from its grant application and evaluation process. This…