The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-08
Farmers or corporations — who should control seeds?
The EU is reforming laws around seed regulation, which could pose major challenges for independent plant-breeders of old varieties. The decision could have a global impact. Will it be a victory for... Read more
science germany
2024-11-08
Danish farmers to pay climate fee for methane-burping cows
Denmark is the first country to agree on introducing a tax on climate-damaging emissions from the agricultural sector. Farmers will start paying the tax in 2030. Read more
climate denmark
2024-11-07
USDA and Iowa Award $2.9 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Iowa to award $2.9 million for 24 projects through the Resilient Food Systems... Read more
2024-11-07
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case against Hottle Livestock
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Lynn R. Hottle, doing business as Hottle Livestock of Rome, Pa., on Oct. 22, 2024, for alleged violations of the... Read more
2024-11-07
USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Hill City Commission LLC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Hill City Commission, LLC and Larry W. Phillips, Hill City, Kan., on Oct. 8, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and... Read more
2024-11-07
USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Kolb’s Dairy Sales LLC.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Matthew Kolb and Kolb’s Dairy Sales LLC. on Oct. 22, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyard (P&S) Act. Read more
2024-11-07
USDA Releases 2023 Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today published the 2023 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary. The summary shows that more than 99 percent of the samples tested had pesticide residues... Read more
2024-11-07
Alternative fish farming: Good for the fish and environment?
Conventional salmon farms have come under fire because of high mortality rates of salmon in aqua culture. In Norway, which supplies over 50% of global production, a farm has taken a more responsible... Read more
nature and environment norway
2024-11-05
Sri Lanka's Tamil tea pickers struggle for rights
The hill country Tamils in Sri Lanka, workers who have shaped the nation's tea industry for centuries, continue to live on the margins. Despite their invaluable contributions, they face ongoing... Read more
food security sri lanka
2024-11-04
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Cherry Industry Administrative Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Cherry Industry Administrative Board to fill seats for three growers, one handler and one at-large member, and their respective... Read more
2024-11-02
Wolves vs. farmers: An ongoing battle in Spain
Castile and Leon is home to western Europe’s largest wolf population and the wolves are putting livestock at risk. Farmers want wolf culling but EU rules on hunting them are stringent. Read more
society spain
2024-11-01
USDA Announces Appointments to the Hass Avocado Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of eight members to the Hass Avocado Board. Appointed are two producer members, two producer alternates, two importer members... Read more