US farmer warns ‘China is quietly taking over’ food security
While Congress' bill banning foreign adversaries from buying up U.S. farmland waits to be enacted, farmer John Boyd Jr. warned China is tapping into our infrastructure.
Ohio researchers develop new breed of honeybees to fight parasites
Researchers at Central State University in Ohio are working to develop traits in honeybees that would combat parasitic mites, one of the biggest causes of colony loss.
AI comes to the farm: New technology tackles acres of weeds quickly by using robotics and lasers
Carbon Robotics CEO spoke of his farming technology, the LaserWeeder, and what it offers farmers. AI powers the unit as it uses robotics and lasers to rid farms of weeds quickly.
USDA approves first 'lab-grown' meat to be sold to the public
The Department of Agriculture approved lab-grown meat producers UPSIDE Foods and GOOD Meat to sell their chicken products at retail in California.
Bunge, Viterra to merge to create global agribusiness giant
Bunge will buy Viterra for $8.2 billion. The acquisition will come alongside a $2 billion stock buyback and will merge ownership through a stock and cash deal.
US farmer tears into Biden administration over China, Russia payment claims: ‘A real slap in the face’
National Black Farmers Association President John Boyd Jr. is sounding the alarm on the Biden administration for sending money for American farmers to China.
Florida orange producers record worst year since 1930s
Florida farmers just reported the lowest orange crop yield in almost ninety years, after a devastating 2022 hurricane season. The ongoing battle against citrus greening disease has made a dire situation even worse.
Devastating wheat harvest looms as Kansas farmers deal with relentless drought
Kansas wheat farmers are grappling with an unforgiving drought ahead of harvest. The soil is so dry that is predicted a harsh drop in wheat production.
California teacher claims in viral TikTok she hatched baby chicks from Trader Joe's fertile eggs
A California teacher from the Bay Area has gone viral on TikTok after revealing she hatched baby chickens from fertile Trader Joe's eggs. A Youtuber from Indiana says she did the same.
GOP reps shred President Biden for 'absolutely' turning his back against US farmers
Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, and Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., criticize President Biden's green agenda and its impact on rural America as lawmakers prepare the 2023 Farm Bill.
Israeli food tech company announces world's first burger made of chickpea protein
Israeli food tech startup Meat. The End (MTE) announced the debut of what it claims is the world’s first texturized plant-based burger made solely of chickpea protein.
China can 'blight' US food production, expert warns
Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang issues a warning about China's influence over U.S. agriculture as an American meat producer comes under greater scrutiny for China ties.
Mexico frozen strawberry supplier linked to recent Hepatitis A outbreak, identical to 2022 cases: FDA
A Mexico-based organic strawberry supplier in Baja California has been linked to a Hepatitis A virus outbreak with a strain identical to an outbreak in 2022.
Chipotle tests new sustainable restaurant design
Chipotle is launching a new electric restaurant design that's poised to help the company maximize its energy efficiency and help reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
Michigan lettuce company recalls products for Listeria
Caledonia, Michigan-based Revolution Farms, LLC issued a recall last week, that included all of its products after a multi-state outbreak of Listerosis was linked to its lettuce.
Bayer’s new American CEO treads softly as he takes on wounded pharma giant
Bill Anderson this week joined the management board of Bayer and will take over the reins from Werner Baumann. Anderson starts as chief executive in June.
Farm fends off extremists labeling goat-snuggling business as ‘exploitation’: Attacks coming 'left and right'
Steinmetz Family Farm’s Justin Steinmetz sounds off on the recent 'personal attacks' his business has suffered since extremists labeled his goat snuggling business as "exploitation."
Unusual SoCal storms didn't spare indoor farmers: 'Tremendous amount of green tomatoes'
California received record rainfall this year, and farmers are feeling it, even the indoor ones. The lack of sunlight from the stormy weather has delayed greenhouse tomato production.
Oklahoma GOP senator sounds alarm over China's farmland purchases: US must 'pay attention'
Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., issued an urgent warning on the surge of Oklahoma farmland being purchased by Chinese criminal organziations.
Tyson to close 2 chicken plants, cutting 1,700 jobs
Tyson Foods is shutting down two poultry processing plants in Van Buren, Ark. and Glen Allen, Va. and laying off 1,700 workers as the largest U.S. chicken producer seeks to improve operations.