The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-05-26
Russia offers to lift port blockade in exchange for sanctions relief
Ukraine's inability to export agricultural produce is contributing to the rising global food prices. Read more
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2022-05-25
House Ag chairman Scott coasts to nomination
House Agriculture chairman David Scott won nomination for his 11th term in Congress. Read more
2022-05-25
Fragile recovery in monarch butterfly population
The monarch butterfly is imperiled by the loss of food and habitat as well as climate change, but an expansion in its winter hibernation area was a sign of recovery. Read more
2022-05-25
Evening Edition | Wednesday, May 25, 2022
In tonight’s Evening Edition, catch up on the latest news about the UAW strike, potential for summer extreme weather, and funding to expand rural businesses. Read more
2022-05-25
UAW strike at CNH Industrial continues after workers reject 'final offer'
“To be quite frank, what the company offered didn’t even show up on the radar of any of our contract surveys the membership filled out,” says Nick Guernsey, president of UAW Local 807. Read more
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2022-05-25
Shocking rise in toxic pesticides on European fruit, says study
Is the fruit and veg you’re buying laced with cancer causing chemicals? Read more
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2022-05-24
Ukrainian tractor driver killed while spraying
Because mines are masked, it is impossible to tell if fields are mined without special equipment. Read more
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2022-05-24
Genetically modified tomatoes contain more vitamin D, say scientists
Low vitamin D levels affect roughly 1 billion people. Could this be the solution? Read more
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2022-05-23
Storm season begins in the Delta
Kevin Matthews and Kelly Garrett look to wrap up planting this week as Matt Miles deals with his first wind-event of the season in southeast Arkansas. Read more
2022-05-22
27 million tons of grain planned for export stuck in Ukraine
If ports remain blocked, a large number of grain producers may go bankrupt because they will be unable to sell grain. Read more
2022-05-22
Moldovan winemakers look to EU after sales to Russia, Ukraine decline
Moldova is Europe's 11th largest wine-producing country, with 3.8% of its territory consisting of vineyards. Read more
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2022-05-19
Wheat Tour Day 2: 37 bushels per acre
Second day of winter wheat tour finds ranges from 0 to 100 bushels per acre. Read more