The latest news from the agricultural sector
2021-10-07
Enko, Nufarm partner on novel crop health molecules
Machine learning is being used to find novel chemistries. Read more
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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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2021-09-23
Who controls our food system?
The global food system is being hijacked by multinationals, warns farmer Paula Gioia. She says that industrial farming interests marginalize the rights and solutions of small-scale farmers. Read more
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2021-09-20
Culinary ignorance can breed racism
Gene Weingarten's Washington Post bio sounds stellar. "Gene Weingarten is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and writes 'Below the Beltway,' a weekly humor column." However, DW’s Ankita... 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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