The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-07
Bird Flu in cattle shows signs of containment says USDA
USDA observes a decline in bird flu cases among dairy cattle, signaling effective containment strategies despite recent outbreaks in California. Read more
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2024-10-07
H5N1 Infects Second Farm Worker in California as Feds Bolster Vaccine Supply
California health officials yesterday announced the state's second H5N1 avian flu infection in a dairy farm worker who had no known connection to its first case, as federal health officials announced... Read more
2024-10-07
USDA grants $11M to strengthen dairy sector
$11M in USDA grants aimed at fostering market expansion and innovation within the US dairy sector. Read more
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2024-10-07
Sky Foods declared insolvent after seven-year struggle with Treetops juice brand | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
KENYA - Sky Foods Limited, the producer of the iconic Treetops juice brand, has been declared insolvent, seven years after reintroducing the product to the ... Read more
2024-10-07
Constellation Brands reports 3% sales increase | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
USA - Constellation Brands, a leading global beverage alcohol company, has reported a 3 percent rise in net sales to US$2.92 billion for the second quarter ... Read more
2024-10-05
Hershey strengthens cocoa partnership with Côte d'Ivoire, inaugurates schools to combat child labor | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
IVORY COAST - Hershey, a leading global chocolate and snack producer, has signed a five-year agreement with nine cocoa-producing cooperatives in Côte d' ... Read more
2024-10-05
Cargill expands cocoa production in Indonesia to meet growing Asian demand | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
INDONESIA - Cargill has added a new cocoa production line at its processing plant in Gresik, Indonesia, as part of its efforts to meet the growing demands o ... Read more
2024-10-04
Case IH tractor receives 125 bids en route to highest auction price
The tractor had 900 hours showing at the time of sale Read more
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2024-10-04
USDA boosts research in organic weed control
Penn State leads a USDA-funded study on using anaerobic soil disinfestation to control weeds in organic farming. Read more
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2024-10-04
Join the excitement at the 2025 Farm Bureau Convention
The 2025 American Farm Bureau Convention in San Antonio, Texas, is now open for registration. Enjoy workshops, keynote speakers, and a vibrant trade show to connect and learn. Read more
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2024-10-04
Milking practices linked to bovine flu spread
New research links milking procedures to the spread of bovine H5N1 influenza, urging improved biosecurity measures in dairy operations. Read more
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2024-10-04
Helping astronauts grow crops in space
Researchers found a way to recycle urine and use it as fertilizer Read more
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