The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-18
Can we grow crops that aren't affected by the changing climate?
Will it be possible to feed the planet in a warmer world? The production of key crops like cereals can be hit hard by heatwaves and droughts. Climate Now meets the scientists attempting to uncover and... Read more
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2022-07-16
Cornish couple share new farm journey on TikTok
The couple have been documenting the set up of their farm in Redruth. Read more
2022-07-14
USDA Announces Options in Certifying AMS Livestock and Poultry Commodity Products
To provide greater flexibility to contractors that supply food for Federal nutrition assistance programs, including many small businesses, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural... Read more
2022-07-12
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Alaska/Pacific Seafood products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Alaska/Pacific Seafood Products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Potential materials may... Read more
2022-07-12
Crowds predicted for sell-out Great Yorkshire Show
Organisers are expecting almost 140,000 visitors during the four-day event in Harrogate. Read more
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2022-07-11
USDA Invites Stakeholder Comments on New Inspection Technology Evaluation for Official Grain Inspection
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) seeks public comment on a new Inspection Technology Evaluation (ITE) process to facilitate the use of... Read more
2022-07-11
ARS Asian Giant Hornet Specialist Is Part of New Exhibit at the National Museum of Natural History
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Matt Buffington is part of a new exhibit "Our Places: Connecting People and Nature" at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (NMNH)... Read more
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2022-07-08
USDA Announces Dates for the South Texas Onion Continuance Referendum
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will conduct a referendum Sept. 1 through Oct. 3, 2022, for South Texas onion producers to vote on whether to continue their federal marketing order. Producers who... Read more
2022-07-08
Kent County Show returns after three-year absence
One of the county's biggest events runs for three days at Detling Showground until Sunday. Read more
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2022-07-08
Italians wait for rain where longest river runs dry
Farmers in the north fear for the future as the River Po runs dry in the worst drought in 70 years. Read more
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2022-07-07
How science is making chocolate taste even better
Cocoa beans go through a fermentation process that scientists say can be more precisely controlled. Read more
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2022-07-05
Hanging Out and Taking Selfies: DC9 Becomes a Teenager
My, how they grow up so quickly. Read more
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