The latest news from the agricultural sector
2023-08-21
Impetus slows for higher cropland values, say ag bankers
The farm real estate market was resilient in the face of higher interest rates and “some moderation” in the farm economy this spring, according to commercial lenders surveyed by five regional Federal... Read more
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2023-08-21
Extreme heat and dryness in Corn Belt may threaten yields
After several weeks of unremarkable temperatures and widely scattered showers and storms in the Corn Belt, the final week of August could bring a very unwelcome change — extreme heat and dryness are... Read more
news,business news,weather news
2023-08-21
Rural broadband projects get $667 million in USDA backing
The White House announced $677 million in grants and loans for high-speed internet service in rural areas of 22 states and the Marshall Islands. With the fourth round of funding, the USDA has put $3.1... Read more
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2023-08-21
Vilsack pitches ‘forward-thinking’ approach to agriculture in visit to Harrisburg
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited Harrisburg University to highlight his vision for supporting small- and mid-sized agricultural producers through the USDA’s climate-smart... Read more
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2023-08-21
IUB orders Summit to turn over financial details of pipeline
Summit Carbon Solutions must reveal the financial aspects of its agreements with ethanol plants to the attorneys for two groups that seek to verify the economic claims of Summit’s proposed carbon... Read more
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2023-08-21
Texas has poor pasture conditions; cattlemen remain hopeful for rain
About 70% of Texas pasture is in poor condition, according to USDA, but cattle producers are hanging in through the dry conditions with optimism that moisture will return. Read more
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2024-04-24
EU Policy. Parliament reinforces support for GMO deregulation
Backers of a new generation of genetically modified crops have urged governments to support the new technology after the EUropean Parliament restated its support. Read more
2024-04-24
Green MEPs warn about ‘attack’ on environmental policies
Gains for right-wing politicians at the upcoming European elections could mean the end for the EU's Green Deal. Read more
2024-04-22
Climate hazards pose risk for 70% of the world’s workers, report warns
Numerous health conditions from cancer to pesticide poisoning have been linked to climate change. Read more
2024-04-22
EU Policy. Belgium issues ultimatum over energy tax reform
A revision of a law setting minimum levies for fuels and electricity promised to bring an end to the era of tax-free energy for airlines and ship operators, but reform has been stalled for years, with... Read more
2024-04-09
Thousands of farmers protest 'Made in Italy' labelling
Thousands of yellow-clad agriculture workers demonstrated on a major highway. Read more
2024-04-08
Euroviews. Amid rampant deforestation, the EU must safeguard its ‘green jewel’
The EU was widely lauded for its pioneering anti-deforestation law. Now, although new data just found that global forest loss is still rampant, some EU countries are trying to sabotage it before it’s... Read more