The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-29
Azelis expands its global food laboratory network with launch of new facility in Egypt | Food Business Africa Magazine
EGYPT - Speciality chemicals and food ingredients supplier, Azelis, has opened a new food laboratory in Cairo, Egypt, aimed to provide innovative and techni ... Read more
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2022-06-28
Groceries for July 4 cookout cost $10 more than last summer
The supermarket tally for an Independence Day cookout is a first-hand look at inflation — up by 17% from last summer, with the skyrocketing price of meat a leading reason. Read more
2022-06-28
Bayer ‘not surprised’ by second Roundup rebuff
For the second time in a week, the Supreme Court rejected Bayer’s attempts to shield itself from lawsuits alleging that its Roundup weedkiller is carcinogenic. Read more
2022-06-28
In a key step, developer says FDA finds GMO wheat is safe to eat
After a generation on the sidelines, the wheat industry may be on the cusp of joining the era of agricultural biotechnology. Read more
2022-06-28
FBN predicts more corn acres, fewer soybean acres for 2022
Despite Northern Plains planting delays, increased corn planting in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Ohio likely pushed overall U.S. corn acres up. Read more
2022-06-28
USDA invests $10 million in bio-based products pilot program
A new pilot program will help develop bio-based products and create new revenue streams for farmers. Read more
2022-06-28
Relentless heat is taking a toll on crops
Weeks of excessive temperatures are putting the stress on XtremeAg farmers in South Dakota and Alabama. Read more
2022-06-28
Wilbur-Ellis, Guardian Agriculture partner to bring autonomous aerial application to growers
The multimillion dollar agreement is the largest ag robotics commitment to date. Read more
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2022-06-28
June Crop Water Needs
Late-planted crops require careful scouting and sharp irrigation management. Many irrigated fields in Indiana and Michigan were planted later than normal leading to a less developed plant as we enter... Read more
2022-06-28
Crop Progress: Planting Nearly Complete, Crop Conditions Make Slight Improvement
For the week ending June 19, 2022, there were 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 14% very short, 30%... Read more
2022-06-28
Watch for Aphids and Potato Leafhoppers in Nebraska Alfalfa
Several species of aphids may occur in Nebraska alfalfa. We have received a report of high numbers of spotted alfalfa in one field in the Scottsbluff, Nebraska area seen at first cutting. There are... Read more