The latest news from the agricultural sector
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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2022-07-05
Climate change is threatening the world's mountain regions
Global heating is disrupting mountain ecosystems, with consequences for everything from water supplies and agriculture to tourism and wildlife. Read more
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2022-07-01
Italy: Worst drought in 70 years paralyzes agriculture
Recent heat waves have paralyzed the rice and corn production around River Po in Northern Italy. Îtaly's farmers association estimates this year's lack of rainfall would cost over €3 billion. Read more
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2022-06-30
USDA Proposed Changes to Florida Citrus Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced proposed amendments to the Florida citrus marketing order. As recommended by the Florida Citrus Administrative Committee, changes would... Read more
2022-06-30
Ukraine: Russia pulls back forces from Snake Island — live updates 30.06.2022
Russia claimed the move was a "goodwill gesture" to allow the export of Ukrainian agricultural products. Meanwhile, fighting intensified in Lysychansk, in the Donbas region. DW has the latest. Read more
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2022-06-29
USDA Establishes Salable Quantities and Allotment Percentages of Scotch and Native Spearmint Oil produced in the Far West for the 2022-2023 Marketing Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a final rule on salable quantities of Scotch and Native spearmint oil produced in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and parts of Nevada and Utah. The... Read more
2022-06-29
With vast arable lands, why is Africa dependent on imported grain? 29.06.2022
Despite having vast amounts of arable land, nutritious indigenous crops and a booming agricultural sector, Africa still imports most of its grain. Read more
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2022-06-29
With vast arable lands, why does Africa need to import grain?
Despite having vast amounts of arable land, nutritious indigenous crops and a booming agricultural sector, Africa still imports most of its grain. Read more
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2022-06-28
The Dairy Donation Program Celebrates June Dairy Month
Since its establishment in 1937, June Dairy Month has been an opportunity to showcase many aspects of dairy: delicious products, nutrition, and important role in our diet. The contributions of the... Read more
2022-06-28
Recycling Used Beer Yeast for Environmental Protection
Brewer's yeast used to make beer is typically discarded once it's no longer needed. Sometimes, though, the leftover yeast is mixed into livestock feed as a source of protein and vitamins. Now, there... Read more
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2022-06-27
USDA-ARS Releases Genome of the Voracious Desert Locust
For media inquiries contact:
Kim Kaplan, 301-588-5314 Read more
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2022-06-24
Change in Vessel Loading Observation Requirements and Procedures
This Notice supersedes EOD-68 dated May 5, 2000. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has modified the requirements and procedures for Vessel Loading Observation (VLO). Read more