The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-07
Building a Traceable Food Chain: A Comprehensive Guide to FSMA Compliance
As organizations navigate the complexities of FSMA compliance within the food and beverage industry, the strategic adoption of advanced technologies and strategies is a competitive advantage. Read more
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2024-10-05
Hershey strengthens cocoa partnership with Côte d'Ivoire, inaugurates schools to combat child labor | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
IVORY COAST - Hershey, a leading global chocolate and snack producer, has signed a five-year agreement with nine cocoa-producing cooperatives in Côte d' ... Read more
2024-10-05
Cargill expands cocoa production in Indonesia to meet growing Asian demand | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
INDONESIA - Cargill has added a new cocoa production line at its processing plant in Gresik, Indonesia, as part of its efforts to meet the growing demands o ... Read more
2024-10-04
USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee to Meet October 29-30
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Grain Inspection Advisory Committee’s fall meeting will be held October 29-30 in Kansas City, Missouri. The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s Federal... Read more
2024-10-04
USDA Invests more than $11 Million to Support Resiliency in U.S. Dairy Industry
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $11.04 million in funding to support dairy businesses and producers under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) grant program,... Read more
2024-10-04
Special Notice for Third Party Logistic (3PL) Firms for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution of Food for the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) – Request for Information
POC: Nick Skarzynski, Contract Specialist, AMS Commodity Procurement Program, Phone (404) 562-5862, Email:
Nicholas.Skarzynski@usda.gov Read more
2024-10-04
Serbia: Extreme weather devastates agricultural yields
A rise in extreme weather conditions in Serbia is having a severe impact not only on staple crops such as corn and wheat but also on popular heirloom varieties of pepper. While farmers fight to... Read more
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2024-10-04
Case IH tractor receives 125 bids en route to highest auction price
The tractor had 900 hours showing at the time of sale Read more
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2024-10-04
USDA boosts research in organic weed control
Penn State leads a USDA-funded study on using anaerobic soil disinfestation to control weeds in organic farming. Read more
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2024-10-04
Join the excitement at the 2025 Farm Bureau Convention
The 2025 American Farm Bureau Convention in San Antonio, Texas, is now open for registration. Enjoy workshops, keynote speakers, and a vibrant trade show to connect and learn. Read more
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2024-10-04
Milking practices linked to bovine flu spread
New research links milking procedures to the spread of bovine H5N1 influenza, urging improved biosecurity measures in dairy operations. Read more
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2024-10-04
Helping astronauts grow crops in space
Researchers found a way to recycle urine and use it as fertilizer Read more
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