NGO targets Alaska groundfish fisheries in lawsuit for redacted information
The environmental group is seeking unredacted records on the take of marine mammals, including killer whales, in North Pacific groundfish fisheries.
Policy Updates
US groups receive funding to promote ag exports
WASHINGTON, DC, US — A second round of funding totaling $300 million through the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) to 67 organizations w.
Industry Focus
Kazakhstan to build wheat processing plant
ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN — China’s Dalian Hesheng Holdings Group Co., Ltd.
What’s in store for grain shippers?
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, US – For much of the last year, grain freight buyers’ shipping costs have been relatively benign.
Butter shortage in the Baltic region
Butter shortages in the Baltic, particularly Latvia and Estonia, lead to rising prices; cooperation among dairy farmers .
Technology Frontiers
John Deere Continues to Grow U.S. Presence
John Deere's dedication to U.S. manufacturing includes supporting its hometown communities, the customers they serve, and the employees they value.
Bridging science and regulation: Genome editing workshop advances agricultural innovation in Africa
A major step toward the future of agricultural innovation unfolded as scientists, researchers, and r...
Unlocking the potential of underutilized legumes: IITA-CGIAR and SUL lead strategic conference for sustainable agricultural innovation
Adopting underutilized legumes is increasingly recognized as a vital strategy for addressing food se...
The effect of electronic cooling pads and Moringa oleifera supplementation from late gestation to weaning on sow production performance under heat stress conditions
Lactating sows and their litters are particularly vulnerable to heat stress (HS). Heat stress decreases sow fertility, feed intake, milk production...
Business Insights
Outlook 2025: Alaska pollock executive has a plan for making surimi 'the next big trend'
'Social media has rapidly emerged as the primary forum for consumers to look to when making food purchasing decisions,' said Morris.
Brazil, China Sign Wide-Ranging Deals, Including Agricultural Products
Brazil and China finalize agreements boosting ag exports; key market opportunities for grains and soybeans await.
Salmon farmer Kaldvik agrees to acquire assets in eastern Iceland
The acquisition will improve Kaldvik's packaging costs, the company's CEO says.