The latest news from the agricultural sector
2020-04-15
A huge day for online iron auctions
Kyle McMahon with Tractor Zoom reports that no less than 15 machinery auctions will be held online today. Read more
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2020-04-14
What does coronavirus mean for farm equipment manufacturers?
The agricultural equipment industry has a unique role to play as COVID-19 cripples the global economy and U.S. farmers head to the fields to plant. Read more
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2020-04-13
Diets in a time of coronavirus: Don’t let vegetables fall off the plate
The COVID-19 pandemic poses challenges for vegetable production—and for global food security—due to its seasonal nature, labor needs, and the perishability of fresh produce. Read more
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2020-04-13
Diets in a time of coronavirus: Don’t let vegetables fall off the plate
The COVID-19 pandemic poses challenges for vegetable production—and for global food security—due to its seasonal nature, labor needs, and the perishability of fresh produce. Read more
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2020-04-08
Addressing COVID-19 impacts on agriculture, food security, and livelihoods in India
Hundreds of millions already living precariously now face severe hardship; India should think big when it comes to relief efforts. Read more
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2020-04-08
Addressing COVID-19 impacts on agriculture, food security, and livelihoods in India
Hundreds of millions already living precariously now face severe hardship; India should think big when it comes to relief efforts. Read more
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2020-04-06
Record-breaking prices given today for premium iron
COVID-19 doesn’t seem to be suppressing used iron prices particularly if the sale items are late-model, have low hours, and are in great condition. Read more
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2020-04-03
Over 100 online iron auctions the first part of April
To say online machinery auctions have taken off is now, because of COVID-19, a huge understatement. Read more
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2020-04-02
No April Fools! Nine online iron auctions today.
Many live auction scheduled for March were pushed back to online-only sales being held the first two weeks in April Read more
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2020-04-02
How COVID-19 may disrupt food supply chains in developing countries
Lockdown measures will hit widely but unevenly, with most impacts felt in urban and peri-urban areas. Read more
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2020-04-02
How COVID-19 may disrupt food supply chains in developing countries
Lockdown measures will hit widely but unevenly, with most impacts felt in urban and peri-urban areas. Read more
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2020-04-01
Whoa! A 13-year-old Peterbilt brings $66,500 at auction
That price, however, is not unusual for Peterbilts. But a Bigiron.com auction is showing strength in ag machinery. Read more
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