The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-03-28
USDA-Agricultural Research Service and Weed Science Society of America Collaborate to Present Weed Science Webinar Series
The USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) today announced the launch of a free webinar series focusing on current research and advancements in managing... Read more
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2022-03-25
U.S. ag trade roundup
One country agreed to increase imports of U.S. ag products while another removed tariffs Read more
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2022-03-24
Prairie communities welcoming Ukrainian refugees
Municipalities in Alberta and Manitoba are opening their doors for Ukrainian families Read more
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2022-03-18
John Deere tractor sells after more than 200 bids at auction
Buyers placed 203 bids on the 2018 8345R tractor before it sold Read more
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2022-03-18
Panama’s U.S. trade review includes ag
Panama wants new trade conditions for what it considers sensitive food items Read more
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2022-02-22
Maximizing Crop Profits Under Limited Water
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February 22, 2022 Read more
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2022-02-17
Buyers make John Deere combine top seller at equipment auction
The 2017 S670 combine sold after 230 bids Read more
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2022-02-16
Canada and U.K. to enter trade talks in April
The two countries signed a continuity agreement in 2020 Read more
2022-02-15
Pleasant-Smelling Wood Oil Not So Pleasant for Biting Ticks, Other Pests
Cedarwood oil can be found in many consumer products—perfumes, soaps and deodorants among them. In addition to its pleasing scent, cedarwood oil also is prized for its insect-repelling and anti-fungal... Read more
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2022-02-02
New ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs Issued
ComBase, an online quantitative food microbiology database with more than 65,000 records, helps companies design and implement better food safety programs, document regulatory compliance, and test new... Read more
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2022-01-26
Saltier Groundwater Does Long Lasting Damage to Almonds, But Less Than Previously Feared
When salty groundwater is used to irrigate almond orchards, production can be significantly reduced and the damage to trees can last for years, according to Agriculture Research Service studies. Read more
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2022-01-25
Can a Deluge Compensate for Losses in Productivity and Carbon Uptake During a Drought?
Heavy rainfall or a "deluge" in eastern Colorado.
Photo by Olivia Hajek, Colorado State University Read more
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