The latest news from the agricultural sector
2021-10-05
Iron sales skyrocket despite supply challenges
Roughly 76% of manufacturers report demand for machinery rivals requests earlier in the year, according to a recent AEM report. Read more
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2021-10-05
Heat shocks linked to lower maize yields and reduced child height: Evidence from Tanzania
The first time such a connection has been established between climate change, agricultural productivity, and health. Read more
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2021-10-01
Whew … Deere strike averted … for now
The UAW was on the verge of striking since negotiations on a new labor agreement had stalled with Deere & Company management. Read more
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2021-09-30
Ag-Analytics acquires AcreValue
New strategic alliance is also formed with Farmer Mac and Indigo Ag. Read more
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2021-09-29
Getting to 'Five Servings Per Day'
A strategy of "push" and "pull" actions and policy solutions to encourage better nutrition. Read more
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2021-09-15
Examining the gendered impacts of cash transfers on migration in Mali
Exploring the complex interplay of work, migration, and gender. Read more
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2021-09-14
New equipment highlights from summer farm shows
Many farmers and ag companies gathered in person for the first time in more than a year for the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, recently. Read more
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2021-09-13
Sales of farm equipment up in August
Farm machinery sales reflected farmers' optimism last month. Read more
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2021-09-01
COVID-19 disruptions to health and nutrition services in Uttar Pradesh, India
After lockdowns are lifted, reluctance to seek assistance lingers. Read more
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2021-08-30
Extraordinary COVID-19 social support programs in South Africa yield economic benefits during the pandemic period
Modeling shows emergency safety net programs boost GDP during pandemic. Read more
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2021-08-23
An integrated approach to realize multiple benefits across water, energy, food, forests and biodiversity
Water, energy, food, forests, and biodiversity systems are intricately linked but projects to improve resource usage are too often siloed. Read more
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2021-08-12
School feeding programs improve nutrition and child growth across generations: Evidence from India
Research shows for the first time the benefits of a key type of social protection program extend years later to the children of recipients. Read more
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