The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-09
Lotus Bakeries to invest US$84M to expand North Carolina production facility | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA— Snack food company, Lotus Bakeries is set to invest US$84 million to expand its production facility in Mebane by adding two more production lines and w ... Read more
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2022-06-08
Jacobs-Young wins Senate approval as USDA chief scientist
As undersecretary, Jacobs-Young will also be USDA’s chief scientist. Read more
2022-06-08
High commodity prices lure double-crop farmers — Survey
Nearly three of every 10 farmers with experience growing wheat and soybeans in one season say they will sow more winter wheat this fall, said a Purdue University poll on Tuesday. Read more
2022-06-08
Evening Edition | Wednesday, June 8, 2022
In tonight's Evening Edition, read about the hurricane season outlook, challenges facing the pork industry, and double-cropping winter wheat this fall. Read more
2022-06-08
Report: Chesapeake Bay's health making gains; Pa. still needs to meet its clean-up commitments
A new report by the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science says the Chesapeake Bay’s health has slightly improved but still falls short of meeting government commitments. Read more
2022-06-08
Agoro Carbon Alliance distributes more than $9 million in first year
The company focuses on improved management practices to sequester carbon and dedicated support throughout the growing season. Read more
2022-06-08
Verdesian and 3Bar Biologics form biological partnership
Arrangement will help companies work toward complementary nutrient and biocontrol technologies, say company officials. Read more
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2022-06-08
World Pork Expo kicks off with overview of pork industry issues
From labor shortage to sustainability, the pork industry faces several challenges. Read more
2022-06-08
Is Russia exporting grain from Ukraine?
Much Ukrainian grain is stuck in silos, while Russia reportedly ships some cargoes from Crimea. Read more
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2022-06-08
Tracking Weeds to Stop them in their Tracks
The image shows Palmer amaranth seeds that were sorted from dairy cow manure relative to a laboratory scoop to show how small the seeds are. Palmer amaranth seeds that contaminate feed will end up in... Read more
2022-06-08
U.S. winter wheat harvest begins
Farmers have harvested about 5 percent of the crop Read more
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2022-06-08
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Georgia for Cabbage Growers
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Georgia cabbage growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2023 crop year is July 1. Current policyholders who wish to... Read more