07/12/2021 SOURCE: www.radioiowa.com
The U.S.D.A. will spend half a billion dollars to help establish smaller-scale meat processing plants to compete with the four major corporations that dominate the industry. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement in Council Bluffs. “It’s first and foremost going to create an opportunity to reverse what’s happening today out in the countryside […]
U.S.D.A. to address anti-competitive practices in ag industry - Radio Iowa
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Randy Krotz
Topics: Agriculture US, Economics, USDA, Government / Policies,
US farm debt declines on high crop prices, federal aid
Increased federal aid and rising crop prices helped reduce US farm debt in the first quarter of 2021.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Commodities, Livestock/Meat, Dairy, Sugarcane, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Ag Europe, Trade (Commodities), Government / Policies, Ag South America, Commodity/Trade Groups,
Global food prices fall for first time in 12 months: FAO
Global food commodity prices fell in June for the first time in 12 months according to a benchmark United Nations report released on Thursday
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Vegetables, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Ag Innovation, Government / Policies,
Small farmers in Sindh to get Rs3bn subsidy via Peoples Hari Cards
The provincial govt will set up 16 cold storage facilities during new financial year.
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07/09/2021 SOURCE: www.dtnpf.com
President Joe Biden will sign an executive order on Friday dealing with competition challenges in several major industries. Among the issues the White House will address is the right to repair, which has been a growing debate in agriculture as technology has increased in large equipment.
Biden Executive Order to Weigh in on Technology and Ownership Repair Rights
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Team AgWiki
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Dutch farmers continue protests over gov’t nitrogen emissions cut - Flipboard
The gas is a major contributor to global warming and the Netherlands is one of Europe's largest emitters, but farmers say the planned change puts their livelihoods at risk.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Government / Policies, Coronavirus/COVID,
Advancing Sustainable Agriculture: the role of advanced farm machines & solutions
Advancing sustainable agriculture in Europe is possible, but to do so, technology uptake needs to take-off through investment support in advanced farm machinery, precision farming technologies and digital solutions.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Organic, Water, Economics, Beyond Organic , Food/Nutrition, Ag India, Government / Policies,
‘Organic farming needs a major push in Tamil Nadu’s first agricultural budget’: Activists
Pamayan, an activist and an organic farmer himself, shared his views with Express on why organic farming needs a big push in Tamil Nadu and the initiatives needed.
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06/30/2021 SOURCE: www.farmprogress.com
Incentives offered for veterinarians to practice in underserved areas.
Legislation reduces taxes for veterinarians in rural areas
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Topics: Agriculture US, USDA, Government / Policies, Climate Change, Carbon Farming,
Biden wants to pay farmers to grow carbon-capturing crops. It’s complicated.
Farmers are a crucial part of Biden's plan to address climate change, but the economics behind paying them to capture greenhouse gases are complex.
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