The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-24
Kansas farmer hopes for enough rain to grow weeds
The drought in western Kansas is exceptional. How bad is that? Bad enough to make Jim Sipes wish for weeds. Read more
2022-06-24
Texas has the worst corn in the country, drought largely to blame
With just 32% of its crop rated good/excellent, Texas currently has the worst corn in the country. Widespread drought is largely to blame. Read more
2022-06-24
3 Successful Farming editors cap their stellar careers
These editors have contributed more than 80 years' of experience in agricultural media. Read more
2022-06-24
Change in Vessel Loading Observation Requirements and Procedures
This Notice supersedes EOD-68 dated May 5, 2000. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has modified the requirements and procedures for Vessel Loading Observation (VLO). Read more
2022-06-24
Farmers need help to plant trees with their crops
A report says the emphasis on expanding forestry has overlooked the opportunity to plant trees on farms. Read more
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2022-06-24
German agriculture minister on Ukraine War and global food
DW's chief political editor Michaela Küfner spoke to Germany's agriculture minister Cem Özdemir about the impact the war in Ukraine is having on the world's food supplies. She asked him what concrete... Read more
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2022-06-24
Global Environment Facility approves $18 Million to support FAO-led Projects in Africa and Latin America
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed the decision of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to approve three FAO-led projects in five countries, totalling $18... Read more
2022-06-24
Low Glycemic High Protein Rice - The Quest for a Perfect Food
Some perceive rice as a “bad” source of carbohydrates. That’s because most varieties of rice have a high glycemic index. This makes rice less favorable to people with diabetes as well as in supporting... Read more
2022-06-24
Relentless Canada Thistle
The time has come for Canada thistle flowers to line the roadways and begin to bud in pastures and hayfields. The lavender-colored aggregate flowers that develop into fluffy seed are one of the most... Read more
2022-06-24
Unveiling the Mechanism by which Light Regulates Rice Flowering Time
Light affects most organisms. In plants, many behaviors and functions are determined by the length of light and dark cycles, including flowering. In the most recent publication of
The Proceedings of... Read more
2022-06-24
Government of Canada announces interest relief for agriculture producers
Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Read more
2022-06-24
Fresh strategies for just-picked produce
Plus ça change. The French say – preferably over a beverage – that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Read more