The Securities and Exchange Commission wants broader emissions reporting up and down the supply chain. Trade groups are claiming it will break the small family farm. 

Why Are Farm Groups Opposing Climate Disclosures?

On the Experimental Farm in temperate North Carolina, research growers are cultivating tropical plants like taro, cassava, and chayote — crop options for a changing climate.

The Small Southern Farm Working to Forecast the Crops of the Future

A group of 150 USDA canines is tasked with sniffing out potentially dangerous meat and produce before it enters our borders. Their funding is far from secure.

Meet the Elite Squad of Beagles Keeping U.S. Agriculture Safe

Last year, the DOJ exposed a price- and wage-fixing conspiracy by some of the largest U.S. poultry producers that they said “harmed a generation.” Will the government follow through on holding them accountable?

Big Poultry’s Anticompetitive Practices Come Home to Roost

The U.S. is the world’s top importer of vanilla beans, but American production has been minimal — until now.

A Domestic Vanilla Industry Is Slowly Unfurling in Florida

As the state considers permanent restrictions on the crop in the Willamette Valley, a decades-long debate is pitting farmers against each other.

The Battle Over Canola Farming in Oregon Heats Up

Sixty years after the last U.S. flax processor closed, the PA Flax Project set out on a mission to revive American linen. With a new mill finally opening, their plans are kicking into high gear.

Rebuilding North America’s Flax-to-Fiber Supply Chain

Should meat from cattle raised in, say, Brazil, be allowed to carry a sticker that says “Made in USA?” The USDA wants your thoughts.

“They’re Doing Fraud”: Meat Producers Weigh in on USA Labels

Researchers say we need better metrics, and to make sure those scores aren’t based on carbon credits alone.

Food Companies Are Gung-Ho for Greenhouse Gas Scores — But Are They Just Greenwashing?

In the wake of new Food and Drug Administration guidance, dairy state politicians are again trying to make almond milk change its name.

Fighting to Keep Milk a Household — But Not Plant-Based — Name

Consumers went crazy for dry beans during the pandemic. Now, a group of Cornell researchers wants to help more farmers cash in on the trendy crop.

Bean Growers Are Eager to Rebuild a Once-Powerful Market

And what’s been driving them up in the first place — Inflation? Disease? Supply and demand? Price gouging? Yes.

Where Will Egg Prices Go in 2023?

Trimming rail staff and service in the name of profit is leaving poultry producers in a lurch.

Playing Chicken With Farm Feed

Grocery giant Kroger is expected to merge with Albertsons, further shrinking the pool of retail markets for farmers to sell to.

Why Supermarket Monopolies Are Bad for the Farm Economy

Low inventory, long wait times, and raised prices are leaving manufacturers, dealerships, and farmers feeling the pinch.

Nationwide Steel Shortage Leaves Farm Equipment in Short Supply

State agriculture groups are wary of costly equipment upgrades, lack of rural charging stations, and an aggressive implementation timeline.

California Wants to Transition All Truck Fleets to Zero Emissions. Farmers Aren’t So Sure.

There are only a handful of fertilizer companies for American farmers to buy from. The USDA is trying to change that.

Record Prices Give Rise to Consolidation Concerns in the Fertilizer Industry

With inflation hitting record highs, farmers are needing to adapt their business practices to stay profitable.

Farmers Look to Weather Record Inflation as Input Costs Soar

A USDA partnership with the Port struggles to help American farmers export products.

Ag Exports Bottlenecked at Oakland Port Despite USDA Efforts

Essential inputs, including compost and peat moss, have become rarer since the pandemic.

Mushroom Farmers Across America Face Extraordinary Supply Shortages

“The cattle are ready but the lockers are full.”

Diversifying Meat Markets After The Pandemic

The Ukraine-driven spike in wheat prices comes on the heels of major supply chain disruptions.

Drought and COVID-19: Factors Beyond Ukraine Invasion Driving Wheat Price Spike

American producers will see short-term gains, but face long-term uncertainty.

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