The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-05-07
Ukraine minister: Russia energy embargo needed now
An EU ban on oil and gas from Russia would limit its ability to fight in Ukraine, Sergeii Marchenko says. Read more
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2022-05-06
How war is hitting Ukraine's farmers and menacing world food supplies
Nearly 25 million tonnes of grains are stuck in Ukraine and unable to leave the country. Read more
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2022-05-03
UPL to partner with Kimitec to commercialize North American biostimulant products
Kimitec is a Spanish multinational biotechnology company that commercializes agricultural biopesticides, biostimulants, prebiotics, and probiotics. Read more
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2022-05-03
UAW members at CNH Industrial in Wisconsin and Iowa vote to strike
Workers are on strike for improved standard of living, retirement benefits, and a better work environment. Read more
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2022-05-02
Why farm moms who always put themselves last shouldn’t
Moms (especially farm moms) tend to put themselves last, but is that always what’s best? Toss the guilt to the curb and treat yourself. Read more
2022-05-02
USDA Scientist Named Finalist for Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal for Excellence in Water Quality Research
Mark Williams, a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist, today was named a finalist for a Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal in recognition of his pioneering research to protect water... Read more
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2022-05-01
Free-range eggs return as hens let back outside
People can again buy free-range eggs after measures to control a bird flu outbreak were relaxed. Read more
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2022-04-28
More Endangered Species Act agricultural chemical reviews are on the way
Without an ESA review, ag chemicals are vulnerable to loss via court action, says an EPA official. Read more
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2022-04-28
Egg shortage warning as chicken feed price doubles
The shortage will be "desperate" by Christmas if things do not change, one farmer says. Read more
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2022-04-27
Ballymena market gets two notices in six months
It says it has been informed of issues relating to overnight accommodation and feed for sheep. Read more
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2022-04-26
VariMax, Climate FieldView partner to bring farmers real-time, data-driven tools
By selecting from their FieldView account, farmers can now access variable and average flat rate nitrogen and irrigation recommendations on the VariMax system. Read more
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2022-04-26
Boosting the Nutritional Bounty of Carrots and Onions
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are looking to beef up your salad—not with complementary slices of tender chicken, steak or other meat but rather new, improved varieties of carrot and... Read more
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