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Corn, soybeans fall on supply prospects; wheat eases from 1-week high
Zawya
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SINGAPORE - Chicago corn and soybeans slid on Wednesday, as expectations of favourable crop weather in much of the U.S. Midwest raised hopes for bumper harvests, adding pressure on prices. Wheat eased, after climbing to a one week high, on...
Agricultural development project aims to boost fruit sector in the Lobito Corridor
Ver Angola
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The new chain should be integrated into the next phase of the program, which is currently being structured, Estevão Chaves said. "Our future vision at PDAC is to introduce fruits and we are currently conducting a study on the avocado chain,...
Farmers First: Relish resistance
Country Folks
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July 2, 2025
Hello, farm family! I’ve been thinking about the concept of “resistance” lately. Often, resistance has a negative connotation, such as when adolescents resist parental authority. Although resistance is inherently difficult, it can be one of your...
Corn stuck near lows on supply pressure
Business Recorder
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July 2, 2025
PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago corn eased on Wednesday to remain near contract lows as favourable crop weather was expected to continue in the U.S. Midwest, reinforcing the prospect of a bumper harvest. September corn on the Chicago Board of Trade was...
Gov. Armstrong announces new program to help farmers rebuild grain storage after storms
Valley News Live - North Dakota
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July 2, 2025
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - After last month’s deadly tornadoes, a new program was announced to help farmers rebuild grain storage. $37 million is how much is being made available through the Grain Storage and Facility Rebuilder Program. That...
Farmers Market to launch in Mossley
Tameside Correspondent
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July 2, 2025
A NEW Farmers Market is set to launch in town on Sunday, July 27, bringing great local traders to the area. The Market will take place on Mossley Market Ground on the last Sunday of each month from July to October, with a special Christmas...
Ag Mentorship Programs Connect Experienced Farmers With Beginners
Progressive Farmer
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For the last year, he has worked with Behar to transition the farm to organic, a process that takes three years. It's a process that Behar knows well. Since 1973, Behar has grown organic vegetables and has held several roles in promoting organic...
Juniper Berry Cultivation: A High-Value, Low-Maintenance Crop Offering Steady Income to Hill Farmers
Krishi Jagran
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July 1, 2025
Juniper is naturally adapted to India’s high-altitude belts, especially the Himalayan range. (representational image source: Pixabay) Juniper Berry, a small yet potent fruit of an evergreen shrub, is quietly transforming high-altitude agriculture...
Grow These 5 Vegetables in Your Kitchen Garden This Rainy Season
Krishi Jagran
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July 1, 2025
Seasonal vegetables like cucumbers thrive in the rain-soaked warmth, offering home gardeners a bounty of fresh, homegrown produce. (Image: AI Generated) The monsoon season in India, which typically runs from June to September, brings with it a...
Palmyra Palm: A Resilient Tree for Farmers- Nutrition, Profit, and Sustainable Farming
Krishi Jagran
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July 2, 2025
Palmyra palms grow up to 30 meters in a hundred years, with a dense, black or gray trunk crowned with fan shaped leaves. (Representational image source: Canva) To many farmers, trees are seen as long-term investments with little immediate return....
Fresh from the cob: A cook’s guide for sweet corn
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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Garden expert and Atlanta Journal-Constitution contributor Walter Reeves explains on his blog, the Georgia Gardener, that the “sugary gene” in new hybrid Standard corn makes the varieties sweet and creamy, but they quickly lose their sweetness...
What does the saying 'knee-high by the Fourth of July' mean for corn crops? And is it still true?
The Herald Times Reporter - Wisconsin
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The old adage "knee-high by the Fourth of July" was used as a benchmark for corn crop progress. However, modern farming techniques and genetics have led to taller corn crops by Independence Day. Above normal temperatures and humidity have made...
US Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Cool spring has given way to a warm, wet growing season for Wisconsin crops
Yahoo News
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What a difference a few degrees and rain showers make. Following a cool, wet start to the month of June, above normal temperatures have kick-started this year's corn crop. However, heavy rains last week across large portions of the state have...
Cool spring has given way to a warm, wet growing season for Wisconsin farmers
The Herald Times Reporter - Wisconsin
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Heavy rains have caused issues for some farmers, such as limited fieldwork, nitrogen deficiencies, and potential for disease and weed control problems. While some areas are experiencing drought conditions, others have received adequate rainfall....
Wisconsin pig farmer holds on at Wonderfarm as Washington breaks a promise
Wisconsin Watch
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July 2, 2025
Reading Time: 12 minutes Are you getting our free newsletters? Click here to read highlights from the story Jess D’Souza, a small-time pig farmer in Klevenville, is challenged to sustain her livelihood in the wake of a sudden federal funding cut....
Bali’s snake fruit farmers face economic hurdles despite global honour for agricultural system
Channel News Asia
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July 2, 2025
BALI: Tucked away in Karangasem, the driest region on the island of Bali, is a prized agroforestry system cultivating the salak fruit. Also known as snake fruit, it grows in clusters at the base of the salak palm tree, a species native to...
Kogi First Lady begins distribution of agro inputs, equipment to farmers
Business Day
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July 2, 2025
Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, has flagged off the distribution of farm inputs and equipment to farmers in Kogi State under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Agricultural Support Programme. Speaking during the inauguration of the programme...
India’s agriculture GVA grows 3X in 12 years: Details of GVO for Crop Sector
News9 Live
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July 2, 2025
Biz News India’s Agriculture GVA triples in 12 years (Pic: depositphotos) New Delhi: National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released a report stating that India’s agriculture and allied...
16 Welsh farms paid for novel on-farm research
Farmers Weekly
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July 2, 2025
Sixteen Welsh farm businesses are set to trial new ideas, with funding from Farming Connect’s “Try Out Fund”, aiming to strengthen their farm businesses while benefiting the wider agricultural sector across Wales. The projects span the dairy,...
Trump 'working on' deportation exemptions for undocumented farm and hospitality workers
FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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OCHOPEE, Fla. - President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is exploring deportation exemptions for illegal migrants working on farms or in the hospitality industry who could be swept up in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. Trump said...