The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-10
Apple CarPlay will soon control your car. Will Apple TractorPlay be next?
Is it inevitable that a major software developer or agricultural OEM will create a CarPlay-like experience for the tractor cab? Read more
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2022-06-10
May 2022 tractor, combine sales dip below five-year average
“Supply chain remains the primary issue in the ag equipment market right now,” says the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' Curt Blades. Read more
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2022-06-10
Farmers in India fear irregular monsoon amid summer heat and drought 10.06.2022
India's monsoon season has been slow to start this year. With intermittent rains and dry spells in some regions, many fear for their crops. Read more
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2022-06-10
Ukraine: German minister explores alternative grain routes with Kyiv 10.06.2022
German Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir visited Ukraine in a show of solidarity amid concerns over grain exports. The minister said the parties were exploring alternative routes to shipping across the... Read more
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2022-06-10
Rising commodities prices driven by the Russia-Ukraine crisis threaten to undermine Kenya’s economy, increase poverty
Modeling shows lowered GDP and agricultural production for 2022. Read more
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2022-06-09
Vilsack adviser nominated for U.S. chief agricultural negotiator
President Biden nominated Doug McKalip on Wednesday to be the U.S. chief agricultural negotiator. Read more
2022-06-09
Evening Edition | Thursday, June 9, 2022
In tonight’s Evening Edition, read about potash production, the nomination for U.S. chief agricultural negotiator, and pressures on the dairy industry. Read more
2022-06-09
Traction, Climate FieldView connect so farmers can seamlessly share field records
"Reducing manual data entry and tying information back to your actual accounting numbers is our top priority," says Ian Harley, CEO of Traction. Read more
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2022-06-09
Germany's new animal welfare label: Does it make a difference? 09.06.2022
A mandatory label documenting how animals were reared and other new regulations are supposed to improve animal welfare. Is it a step toward more transparency for consumers — or just greenwashing? Read more
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2022-06-09
The Russia-Ukraine crisis presents threats to Nigeria’s food security, but potential opportunities for the fertilizer, energy sectors
Problems for a country that imports 99% of its wheat. Read more
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2022-06-08
Jacobs-Young wins Senate approval as USDA chief scientist
As undersecretary, Jacobs-Young will also be USDA’s chief scientist. Read more
2022-06-08
High commodity prices lure double-crop farmers — Survey
Nearly three of every 10 farmers with experience growing wheat and soybeans in one season say they will sow more winter wheat this fall, said a Purdue University poll on Tuesday. Read more