In its latest Crop Progress report, the USDA rated 75% or more of the soybean crop in four of the top 18 soybean-growing states good/excellent. The condition of the soybean crop in these four states stands well above the U.S. average. Nationwide, 66% of the soybean crop was rated good/excellent.…

American Farmland Trust has awarded $2,820,250 in grants to 208 farmers and ranchers across the country through its 2025 Brighter Future Fund programs. Of the recipients, 113 are beginning farmers, underscoring AFT’s commitment to support the next generation of agricultural stewards and to ensure a more resilient, equitable food system.…

On Monday, USDA reported that nine states — Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas — had at least low percentages of corn at the dough stage the week that ended July 6. Here’s a closer look at the numbers. Illinois According to USDA, 1% of…

The National FFA Organization recently hosted its second Next Gen Conference of the year in Philadelphia. Next Gen Conferences provide FFA student members with a look into career opportunities within the industry of agriculture. The June conference brought together 73 high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to learn more about…

By Adriana Barrera MEXICO CITY, July 7 (Reuters) – Mexico’s government said on Monday that it has started to build a $51 million facility in the country’s south as part of an effort to combat screwworm, a pest that has disrupted Mexican exports of cattle to the United States. Mexico’s agriculture ministry said…

By Maximilian Heath BUENOS AIRES, July 3 (Reuters) – Argentina has completed its 2024/25 soybean harvest with a final output of 50.3 million metrics tons, up 100,000 tons from the previous season, the Buenos Aires Grains Exchange (BdeC) said in its weekly crop report on Thursday. Argentina is the world’s largest exporter of soybean…