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Zimbabwean avocado harvest reaches 6, 000 tons
5+ hour, 1+ min ago (275+ words) Zimbabwe's avocado industry is expected to produce about 6, 000 tons this season, with late-season rainfall improving fruit size despite delaying harvest. According to the Horticulture Development Council (HDC), growers have reported better fruit quality, while the industry continues efforts to expand…...
Desi Farms India Acquires Dairy Businesses for "543 Crore via Share Swap
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (462+ words) Desi Farms India Ltd completed acquiring SNA Milk and DFSU Farmer Connect for "543. 22 crore via share swap. This move diversifies the company into the dairy sector. Desi Farms India Ltd has completed the acquisition of SNA Milk and Milk Products…...
Ottawa announces $4 million for beef export promotion
11+ min ago (337+ words) Two national cattle organizations are receiving a combined $4 million from the federal government through the Agri-Marketing Program." Canada Beef will receive roughly $3. 7 million, while the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) will get up to $300, 000." Federal Agriculture Minister Heath Mc Donald made…...
Energy commodity prices fall, but geopolitical risks cloud outlook
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (661+ words) 09/07/2026 11h33 Atualizado h" 4 horas Energy commodity prices were on a downward trajectory in Brazil before U. S. President Donald Trump threatened new military strikes against Iran on Wednesday, raising concerns that the recent decline could prove short-lived. Prices for energy commodities'including Brent crude,…...
John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (420+ words) FILE " John Deere tractors sit in Norfolk Southern's Conway Yard in Conway, Pa. , Dec. 5, 2022. It looks like John Deere owners can soon feel free to fix their own machines. The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured…...
Missouri rancher Steven Mc Bee Jr. cut out middlemen by building his own meat processing and snack stick business'the exact problem Washington is now spending half a billion dollars to solve.
10+ hour, 9+ min ago (829+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...
Garden Outfitters Offers New Future for Local Nurseries
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (486+ words) Of the more than 8, 000 independent garden centers operating in the United States, over 70% are owned by individuals approaching or past traditional retirement age. Despite serving as profitable, community-essential hubs for plant expertise, most lack a formal succession plan. When traditional…...
China demand, biofuels policy fuel better 2026 soybean profit outlook
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (217+ words) July 9, 2026 By Carah Hart Filed Under: Crops, Missouri, News An ag economist says the profitability prospects for the 2026 soybean crop have improved due to the recent uptick in soybean prices. Ben Brown with the University of Missouri Extension tells Brownfield…...
Waste cotton stalks and eggshells transformed into reusable biochar for antibiotic removal from wastewater
15+ min ago (245+ words) Credit: Chong Liu, Gr'gorio Crini, Ricardo Bello-Mendoza, Lee D. Wilson, Ali H. Jawad, Paramasivan Balasubramanian, Xuan Cuong Nguyen, Qingfu Zheng & Fayong Li "Our goal was to design a practical adsorbent that is not only efficient, but also built from low-cost and waste-derived…...
USDA Row Crop Reports Provide Insight Into Farm Economy
1+ hour, 2+ min ago (105+ words) American Farm Bureau Federation FROM THE DESK OF USDA Row Crop Reports Provide Insight Into Farm Economy Associate News Service Editor, NAFB The recent June acreage report gave a small look into the farm economy but didn't tell the whole…...