Food safety & security news
2022-06-07
USDA’s Risk Management Agency Reminds Producers Considering Double Crop Soybeans of their Crop Insurance Options
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds agricultural producers that for the 2022 crop year there are options for insuring double crop soybeans and other crops in counties where the Following... Read more
2022-06-07
Expanding Ethanol Markets in Southeast Asia Vital to US Biofuels Industry
The U.S. Grains Council says expanding the ethanol market in Southeast Asia is adding to demand for U.S. biofuels. Read more
2022-06-07
Amidst Growing Food Supply and Price Concerns, Canadian Food Producers and Suppliers Call on Canadian Government to Make Food Security and Increasing Food Supply a Major Policy Focus
Ottawa, ON, - The Canadian food producers and suppliers (see Appendix A: Signatories to the Letter) delivered a letter to the Prime Minister and Cabinet, calling on the Federal Government to unleash... Read more
2022-06-07
Government of Canada invests in British Columbia’s fruit industry to help grow the economy
Ottawa, Ontario – Canada’s fruit industry is an important contributor to the Canadian economy and plays a key role in keeping our food supply steady and strong. The Minister of Agriculture and... Read more
2022-06-06
Can the G7 be a force for good in the current global food security crisis?
Ambitious commitments must be backed by action and funding. Read more
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2022-06-06
Fresh Del Monte expands into row crops as it finds innovative ways to optimize its assets | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA — Fresh Del Monte is expanding its crop portfolio to include row crops as it continues to find innovative ways to optimize its assets (including underut ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed
2022-06-06
POSCO International partially resumes operations at its grain export terminal in Ukraine | Food Business Africa Magazine
SOUTH KOREA — POSCO International, a South Korean grain trading company, has resumed its operation in Ukraine after partially reopening its grain export ter ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed
2022-06-06
Viterra bolsters sustainable agriculture commitments with new goal to achieve carbon net-zero by 2050 | Food Business Africa Magazine
CANADA — Canadian grain handling business, Viterra, has announced its goal to be carbon net-zero by 2050 as the company continues in its commitment toward a ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed sustainability
2022-06-06
Armyworms Inactive So Far Despite Rain, Cool Front
Texas forage producers are facing high fertilizer prices, but
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts do not expect they will face an early outbreak of fall armyworms. Read more
2022-06-06
Bill C-275 reintroduced as avian influenza outbreaks continue
A government bill that was taken out when the election was called last year is being reintroduced as farm biosecurity is a topic in the ag sector. Read more
2022-06-06
USDA Advances Food System Transformation with $43 Million for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production, Adds New Urban County Committees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces significant investments to support urban agriculture, including $43.1 million for grants and cooperative agreements as well as six new urban county... Read more
2022-06-04
Pets Choice looks to expand manufacturing capabilities with a new warehouse and retail scheme in Blackburn | Food Business Africa Magazine
UK—Pet food manufacturer Pets Choice looks to expand manufacturing capabilities in the UK and create more jobs with a huge new warehouse and retail scheme i ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed