Flooded farms in England refused compensation as ‘too far’ from river | Farming
Farmers whose entire fields were submerged in water found themselves ineligible for the government’s Flood Hardship Fund because their farms were too far from major rivers. The Met Office said 1,695.9mm of rain fell between October 2022 and March 2024, the most in any 18-month period in England since the agency began collecting comparable data […]
Study finds organic farming results in conventional farms ramping up their pesticide use
Advocates of organic farming have long argued that organic farming is better for people and the planet. But a new study in California counties found a surprising effect as acreage increased. Nearby conventional farms are using more pesticides and will likely continue to deal with increased pest threats to their crops, the researchers said. Ashley […]
US state agriculture leaders looks to Cuba’s private farming sector for possible cooperation
The leader of an association of U.S. state agricultural officials said Wednesday that Cuba may want to take advantage of ongoing reforms, perhaps through investments. “It looks like a new Cuba is being born, and it could be a path toward greater cooperation,” Ted McKinney, CEO of the State Department of Agriculture and Agriculture Association, […]
Grains log some gains | Monday, February 12, 2024 – Successful Farming
March corn ended the day up 1.5 cents. March soybeans closed at 9.5 cents. CBOT wheat is up less than a penny. KC wheat fell 2¾¢. Minneapolis wheat fell 1¾¢. “Following last week’s close, the low-crop market appears poised for another drop, continuing to leave traders wondering where the bottom lies,” the Comstock report said. […]
GOP senator demands answers from Biden admin on ‘confusing’ regulation that could crush farming families
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Protests continue across Europe as politicians grapple with farmers’ anger – Europe live | Farming
Protests continue as politicians grapple with farmers’ anger This day was another day of farmers’ protests and debate over the future of European agriculture. From Spain to Bulgaria, farmers want their voices to be heard. Meanwhile, the European Parliament is discussing the empowerment of farmers and rural communities. Please wait for further information. A tractor […]
Grains end week in the red | Friday, January 26, 2023 – Successful Farming
March corn fell 5.5¢ to end the day at $4.461/4. This is the lowest price since Monday. March soybeans closed 13¾¢ lower at 12.091/4. This is the lowest closing price for March soybeans since last Wednesday. CBOT wheat closed 12 cents lower. KC Wheat fell 12¢. Minneapolis wheat fell 5¢. The livestock finished the week […]