The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-11
USDA Invites Stakeholder Comments on New Inspection Technology Evaluation for Official Grain Inspection
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) seeks public comment on a new Inspection Technology Evaluation (ITE) process to facilitate the use of... Read more
2022-07-08
USDA Announces Dates for the South Texas Onion Continuance Referendum
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will conduct a referendum Sept. 1 through Oct. 3, 2022, for South Texas onion producers to vote on whether to continue their federal marketing order. Producers who... Read more
2022-07-08
Table or tank: Should biofuels be banned?
Greenpeace says the production of biofuels should be forbidden as the threat of famine in parts of the world is growing. Arable land should only be used to grow food, not energy crops. But is... Read more
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2022-07-06
India: Climate change pushes debt-ridden farmers to suicide
In central India's Vidarbha region, irregular weather patterns resulting from climate change are causing crops to fail, leaving farmers heavily indebted. So many have resorted to suicide that the... Read more
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2022-07-05
Climate change is threatening the world's mountain regions
Global heating is disrupting mountain ecosystems, with consequences for everything from water supplies and agriculture to tourism and wildlife. Read more
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2022-07-01
Italy: Worst drought in 70 years paralyzes agriculture
Recent heat waves have paralyzed the rice and corn production around River Po in Northern Italy. Îtaly's farmers association estimates this year's lack of rainfall would cost over €3 billion. Read more
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2022-06-30
USDA Proposed Changes to Florida Citrus Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced proposed amendments to the Florida citrus marketing order. As recommended by the Florida Citrus Administrative Committee, changes would... Read more
2022-06-30
Ukraine: Russia pulls back forces from Snake Island — live updates 30.06.2022
Russia claimed the move was a "goodwill gesture" to allow the export of Ukrainian agricultural products. Meanwhile, fighting intensified in Lysychansk, in the Donbas region. DW has the latest. Read more
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2022-06-29
USDA Establishes Salable Quantities and Allotment Percentages of Scotch and Native Spearmint Oil produced in the Far West for the 2022-2023 Marketing Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a final rule on salable quantities of Scotch and Native spearmint oil produced in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and parts of Nevada and Utah. The... Read more
2022-06-29
With vast arable lands, why is Africa dependent on imported grain? 29.06.2022
Despite having vast amounts of arable land, nutritious indigenous crops and a booming agricultural sector, Africa still imports most of its grain. Read more
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2022-06-29
With vast arable lands, why does Africa need to import grain?
Despite having vast amounts of arable land, nutritious indigenous crops and a booming agricultural sector, Africa still imports most of its grain. Read more
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2022-06-28
The Dairy Donation Program Celebrates June Dairy Month
Since its establishment in 1937, June Dairy Month has been an opportunity to showcase many aspects of dairy: delicious products, nutrition, and important role in our diet. The contributions of the... Read more