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EU Ministers Debate Future of Organic Agriculture
2015-06-05 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
EU - EU agricultural leaders have discussed the future of organic farming, and how to solve problems in the industry.
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Agriculture losses drought set jump 23% this year, economy coping
2015-06-04 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
ClimateWire: This year, California farmers will likely experience worse drought conditions than they did in 2014, but a preliminary report suggests the economic impacts won't be as severe as some researchers had anticipated. According to data collected by researchers at the University of California, Davis, the amount of available surface water supply will be about 33 percent less on average. While the reduced water level is significant, increased groundwater pumping is expected to help buffer the agricultural...
Drought takes $2.7 billion toll California agriculture
2015-06-03 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Climate Central: The record-breaking drought in California brought about by a severe lack of precipitation, especially mountain snows has exacted a $2.7 billion toll on the states economy because of agricultural losses, researchers said Tuesday. During a briefing for the California Department of Food & Agriculture, scientists from the University of California, Davis, told officials that based on their preliminary research and modeling, the drought is resulting in a harder economic pinch this year than it was...
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Signs of storm clouds in agriculture: Operating credit, asset sales
2015-06-01 21:08:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Storm clouds are building as American agriculture, specifically the grain sector, is entering phase one of the post-commodity super cycle downturn. One of the first signs of a downturn is buildup of machinery and equipment inventory on dealership lots. Another: access to short-term operating credit will become an issue as some producers fail to meet existing loan covenants. Road Warrior read more
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5 Agriculture stories to read, May 29, 2015
2015-05-30 03:22:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
In the 5 ag stories to read this week, get some considerations for planting soybeans late. Learn about the part geography plays in weed diversity and glyphosate resistance, and mark you calendars for an opportunity to enroll new acres in CRP. Also, read about some successful women farmers and the roles they play on the farm. Finally, enjoy the latest parody from the Peterson Farm Brothers, Takin' Care of Livestock. Interstitial Ads Frequency: -1 read more
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