The latest news from the agricultural sector
2026-06-17
EU is failing to cut pesticide use
With binding cut targets scrapped, the European Union's pledge to halve pesticide use is stalling — even as controversial chemicals like glyphosate remain on sale across the bloc. Read more
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2026-06-17
Virginia Farm Bureau Connects Lawmakers with Farmers
Virginia Farm Bureau Builds Stronger Agricultural Policy Through Farm Tours Read more
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2026-06-17
Manitoba Pressed to Use Portage Diversion During Heavy Rains
Heavy Rainfall and Widespread Flooding Across Southern Manitoba Prompted Calls for the Immediate Activation of the Portage Diversion. Read more
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2026-06-17
AgriLife Extension Takes Screwworm Education Directly to Texas Communities
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host multiple events across the state throughout June to provide New World screwworm education. Read more
2026-06-17
John Deere Enhances 8 Series Tractors for 2027 Model Year
Latest 8 Series Enhancements Include Improved Hydraulics, Steering Feedback, and Operator Comfort for Greater Efficiency in Large-Scale Farming. Read more
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2026-06-17
New AGI Investment Brings More Grain Bin Capacity to U.S.
AGI Targets Faster Supply Chain and Improved Service for Grain Belt Farmers. Read more
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2026-06-17
CDC Activates Response to Prevent Screwworm Spread in U.S.
CDC Launches Level 3 Response as New World Screwworm Threat Grows Read more
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2026-06-17
House Agriculture Committee Supports USMCA
President Trump might be fine with upending the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ahead of the July 1 review deadline, but the House Agriculture Committee is not. Their June 10 hearing on... Read more
2026-06-17
Brewing And Winemaking Blend Research, Education And Community Impact
At Iowa State University, fermenting grapes and grains serves a broader purpose than just producing alcohol products. Read more
2026-06-17
Rotimi Aluko, professor, University of Manitoba
Rotimi Aluko is a professor at the University of Manitoba (UM) in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, as well as director of the Richardson Centre for Food Technology and Research.... Read more
2026-06-17
Strategic Cowherd Destocking to Promote Future Rebuilding
1. Conduct a comprehensive herd assessment Read more