The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
reducing methane with brewer's yeast greenhouse gas emissions
2022-06-28
New vertical farm to help food security - minister
A Dutch firm starts operating one of Europe's largest vertical farming facilities in Bedford. Read more
Bedford Mohammad Yasin Agriculture Hydroponics Jo Churchill Bury St Edmunds
2022-06-27
Biden signs school nutrition extension, averting potential ‘summer hunger crisis’
President Biden signed a $3-billion extension of school nutrition waivers. Read more
2022-06-27
Evening Edition | Monday, June 27, 2022
In tonight’s Evening Edition, read about today's USDA Crop Progress Report, chemical shortages facing U.S. farmers, and the potential for drought conditions to extend into July in the Corn Belt. Read more
2022-06-27
Ukrainian dairy producers, especially small family farms, struggling to survive
In the occupied territories and territories close to military hostilities, milk production has dropped by 50%. Read more
2022-06-27
USDA-ARS Releases Genome of the Voracious Desert Locust
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Kim Kaplan, 301-588-5314 Read more
schistocerca gregaria desert locust genome ag100pest initiative
2022-06-27
Disease control zone removed after tests on pigs
It was introduced as a "precaution" to prevent an outbreak of foot and mouth disease, Defra said. Read more
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Downham Market Agriculture Lakenheath Feltwell Brandon Pigs
2022-06-26
The village in the Glens that disappeared
Once a small farming village, Galboly disappeared, then was resurrected by Game of Thrones. Read more
Game of Thrones Agriculture
2022-06-26
County show set to return after pandemic break
Organisers say Elvaston Showground has been transformed to accommodate more than 1,000 animals. Read more
Coronavirus pandemic Agriculture Coronavirus pandemic
2022-06-25
Kurns ditches deadlines for retired life
After my version of “40 seasons,” it’s a time of transition. Read more
2022-06-24
U.S. creates pollinator conservation center
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will establish a Pollinator Conservation Center focusing on the decline of pollinating species, including the monarch butterfly. Read more
2022-06-24
House committee votes to ban sale of U.S. farmland to Russia and China
Companies from Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran would be barred from purchasing U.S. agricultural land under language approved by the House Appropriations Committee on Thursday. Read more