The latest news from the agricultural sector
2020-04-02
How COVID-19 may disrupt food supply chains in developing countries
Lockdown measures will hit widely but unevenly, with most impacts felt in urban and peri-urban areas. Read more
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2020-04-01
Whoa! A 13-year-old Peterbilt brings $66,500 at auction
That price, however, is not unusual for Peterbilts. But a Bigiron.com auction is showing strength in ag machinery. Read more
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2020-03-30
Lockdowns are protecting China’s rural families from COVID-19, but the economic burden is heavy
A Stanford survey shows restrictions are working to limit outbreaks among China's 700 million rural residents, but harming livelihoods, education, and other areas of life. Read more
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2020-03-20
Ag machinery parts and service a national priority
Three organizations representing machinery manufacturers, dealers, and distributors plead with state governors to designate their businesses as essential. Read more
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2020-03-19
Iron, Parts Sales Go Online In Response To The COVID-19 crisis
Live auctions go online and dealerships resort to online parts ordering and curbside or vehicle delivery of parts. Read more
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2020-03-16
Circular agriculture: A vision for sustainability
Dutch Minister Carola Schouten on integrating farming, nature, and food. Read more
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2020-03-05
Key innovations and products from the 2020 Commodity Classic
Get a quick view of key innovations and new products from the 2020 Commodity Classic. Read more
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2020-03-04
A new method of agricultural growth accounting
Breaking out the role R&D and other factors play in a key metric. Read more
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2020-02-04
Ford introduces all new chassis cab truck line
The 2020 chassis cab models come available with all new gas V-8 and third-generation diesel V-8 engines. Read more
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2020-01-31
Ford offers winch designed into its Super Duty pickups' bumper
The winch option, only available on 2020 Super Duty F-Series pickups, generates up to 12,000 pounds of pull. Read more
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2020-01-30
Beware getting entrapped in bins
The late 2019 harvest saw grain being stored at higher than recommended moisture levels which increases the risk of entrapment when checking bins this winter. Read more
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2020-01-16
IFPRI short video contest: Planting my path in Nepalese agriculture
From a childhood working on her grandfather's farm to training farmers in sustainable agriculture. Read more
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