Category: US agriculture

Drought Forcing More American Farmers to Kill Their Own Crops

Severe drought is forcing many farmers in the United States to destroy their crops, according to the latest survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), a lobbying group representing agriculture interests. The survey, conducted between June 8 and July 20, covers 15 states hit by extreme drought conditions and which collectively contribute to almost…


US Agriculture Is Under Attack

Commentary The U.S. agricultural sector is under attack, and Russian operatives appear to be the aggressors. Last month, the FBI’s cyber division published an emergency statement. Ransomware actors “may be more likely to attack agricultural cooperatives during critical planting and harvest seasons,” warned the federal investigative agency. Coordinated attacks on the agricultural sector threaten the…