The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-05
California, Washington Report More Suspected H5 Avian Flu Cases
Two states affected by avian flu outbreaks in dairy cattle and commercial poultry reported more probable H5 avian flu infections in farm workers over the last few days, four in California and three in... Read more
2024-11-05
Why Finding Bird Flu in a U.S. Pig for the First Time is Raising New Worries
At least one pig has picked up bird flu amid an outbreak in poultry on a backyard farm in central Oregon. Read more
2024-11-04
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Cherry Industry Administrative Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Cherry Industry Administrative Board to fill seats for three growers, one handler and one at-large member, and their respective... Read more
2024-11-04
USDA funds new financial co-op for farmers
The Southern Farmers Financial Association, supported by the USDA, aims to provide financial assistance to small farmers across the Southeast. Read more
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2024-11-04
Alberta targeting illegal meat processing and sale
The government is proposing increasing fines from $10,000 to $100,000 Read more
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2024-11-04
USDA forum to discuss future of farming
The USDA's annual forum will address critical topics like trade, climate strategy, and biotechnological advances in agriculture. Read more
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2024-11-04
Global pork production faces challenges despite price relief
The global sow herd remains stable amid biosecurity concerns and disease outbreaks, but positive pork consumption trends and lower feed costs may support growth in 2024. Read more
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2024-11-04
Corn Leafhopper Reemerging in Texas, Other States
Corn leafhopper has reemerged in some Texas corn-growing regions and other states, threatening both yields and grain quality. Read more
2024-11-04
Syngenta Canada introduces Sabatis herbicide
Syngenta Canada Inc. is pleased to add Sabatis™ cereals herbicide to help control tough-to-manage broadleaf weeds in wheat, barley, and oats crops. Read more
2024-11-04
Contributions of Biotech Crops to Food Security, Sustainability, and Climate Change Solutions
ISAAA Inc. releases a new infographic featuring the contributions of biotech crops to food security, sustainability, and climate change solutions. Biotech crops are adopted globally because of their... Read more
2024-11-04
Lack of 45Z Guidance Could Cause Biofuel Production Shutdowns
Bloomberg’s Tarso Veloso and Kim Chipman reported Monday that “agriculture giants including Cargill Inc. and Bunge Global SA are slowing their buying of soybeans due to uncertainty over US biofuels... Read more
2024-11-04
With Support from USDA, Southern Farmers Financial Association Launches to Help Farmers Access Capital to Begin or Grow Small Farming Operations
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and partners announced the launch of the Southern Farmers Financial Association (SFFA), a new cooperatively-owned institution created to increase... Read more