The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-04
Cargill opens a state-of-the-art House of Chocolate at its existing chocolate production facility in Belgium | Food Business Africa Magazine
BELGIUM—Cargill has opened a state-of-the-art House of Chocolate at its existing chocolate production facility in Mouscron, Belgium, strengthening its posit ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed
2022-06-04
Local Zambian investor opens maize milling plant, eyes DRC export market | Food Business Africa Magazine
ZAMBIA - Zambia based OTH Kalume Agric Implements and Mechanical Services, has opened a K2.5 million milling plant in Kabwe, with a production capacity of 4 ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed investments & funding news
2022-06-03
Gearing up for the Great Ontario Yield Tour
The tour runs from Aug. 15 to 26 Read more
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2022-06-03
John Deere moving tractor cab production to Mexico
The move will affect up to 250 jobs Read more
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2022-06-03
Things to Consider for a Successful Postemergence Herbicide Application
Recent warmer temperatures and adequate moisture have set the stage for rapid weed growth in the coming weeks. Timely and effective herbicide applications will carry much of the weight in most weed... Read more
2022-06-03
NAWG Reiterates Call to Consult USDA on SCOTUS Glyphosate Case Review
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to decide whether to review a case that threatens federal preemption in the regulation of crop protection technologies, the National Association of Wheat Growers... Read more
2022-06-03
Optimal Time For Sampling Corn Nematode Is Between V5 To V7 Growth Stage
There are many disease organisms that can reduce corn yields in Kansas. One of the stealthiest is the root-lesion nematode (RLN) because it operates below ground on the roots and often has no... Read more
2022-06-03
Field Notes Addressed Delayed Planting Concerns
The cool, wet spring has led to significant planting delays in several parts of the state. Others are dealing with flooding after planting. How are management decisions impacted by these situations?... Read more
2022-06-03
Soil Health Matrix Decision Tool: A New Free Tool For Producers
The
Soil Health Matrix Decision Tool is a free tool that was recently developed by the Soil Health Nexus and a regional advisory team with support from
North Central SARE. It is designed as a 101... Read more
2022-06-03
American Farmland Trust Applauds USDA Framework to Shore up the Food Supply Chain and Transform the Food System
“The announcement today of the USDA Food System Transformation framework by Secretary Vilsack is an important step in building a fairer, more competitive and more resilient food system. The... Read more
2022-06-03
USDA Announces June 2022 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for June 2022, which are effective June 1, 2022. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to... Read more
2022-06-03
Watch for Slug Damage on Seedling Plants
Cool, wet conditions have been the perfect weather to favor slug populations. Slugs are able to eat many types of plants, and even in fields that haven’t been sown yet slugs can successfully feed on... Read more