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Farmers urged to share wild weather experiences
A weekend of wild weather has impacted the region’s farmers. Photo: BFVG Farmers and primary producers are being encouraged to share their experiences after wild weather battered the region over the weekend. Severe storms, which impacted much of...
Farmers’ Almanac Ends 200-Year Legacy Loved by New Yorkers
If you grew up in New York, there’s a good chance a copy of the Farmers’ Almanac lived somewhere in your home. Maybe it was tucked in a kitchen drawer beside the tape and batteries, or sitting on a windowsill next to the potted herbs your...
Farmers’ Almanac Ends 200-Year Run With Final Edition
If you grew up in Montana, chances are there was a Farmers’ Almanac sitting somewhere in your home. Maybe it was tucked into a kitchen drawer next to the seed packets or perched on a shelf beside the family Bible. Your parents or grandparents...
Farmers’ Almanac to cease operations after over 200 years of weather forecasting
After more than 200 years of long-range weather forecasting, the Farmers’ Almanac on Thursday announced it will no longer be published. “The season we hoped would never come is here,” the announcement said. The Farmers’ Almanac has released a...
Farmers’ Almanac to cease publication after 2026 edition
LEWISTON, Maine (WISH) — The Farmers’ Almanac has announced that the 2026 edition will be its last, marking the end of an era for the beloved publication known for its weather forecasts and gardening tips. The announcement made Thursday expressed...
Farmers’ Almanac Ends Print After 208 Years
LEWISTON, Maine — The Farmers’ Almanac will conclude its more than 200-year run with the 2026 issue, marking the end of an era for this storied publication. Established in 1818, the Almanac has long provided Americans with long-term weather...
Farmers’ Almanac announces 2026 edition to be its last
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Farmers’ Almanac announced its 2026 edition will be its last. The company said the following to its readers on social media, along with the announcement: "We are so grateful to have been part of your life. We will...
Farmers’ Almanac 2026 will be the final edition of the publication
LEWISTON, Maine (WABI) -The current edition of the Farmers’ Almanac will be the last edition after more than 200 years of the publication. The publishers say it was a difficult decision knowing many Mainers had grown up listening to their parents...
Farmers’ Almanac announces last edition after over 200 years of publishing
The iconic and beloved Farmers’ Almanac, a guide to living in harmony with nature’s rhythm that has been published for two centuries, has reached its final season. The Lewiston, Maine-based company that produces the Almanac announced Thursday that...
Farmers in Pirojpur turn to betel nut for higher profits
A growing number of farmers in Pirojpur are switching from paddy and other low-yield crops to betel nut, locally known as "supari", attracted by its profitability. Nearly every household across the seven upazilas of Pirojpur is now engaged in...
Agriculture Secretary Flaunts Ignorance; Trump Sells Presidential Favors
Is Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins Brilliant . . . Or What? A gaggle of self-righteous multimillionaires are now in charge of America’s poverty agencies and policies, and they’re flaunting their deeply held ignorance about poor families—almost none of...
Farmers’ stir: Rate fixed by Centre, will seek to meet PM, says Siddaramaiah
As the farmers' agitation intensified in north Karnataka demanding Rs 3,500 per tonne for sugarcane, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on November 6 that the Union government decides the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) and not the state. He added...
Agric minister calls for sustainable agribusiness transformation at GAAE Annual Conference
The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has underscored the urgent need for Ghana to transition from subsistence farming to a dynamic and sustainable agri-food economy capable of competing globally and ensuring national food security....
Agribusiness Chamber Demands Nationwide Rice Market Audit Amid Smuggling Concerns
The Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana (CAG) is calling for an immediate comprehensive audit of all rice brands on the Ghanaian market, citing unchecked smuggling and substandard imports that threaten local farmers and national food security. Chief...
Minister hails Kaduna agro-investments, assures farmers of support
Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, has expressed satisfaction with the level of agricultural investments and processing activities in Kaduna State. Kyari spoke on Wednesday after inspecting facilities at Olam Agri, Tomato...
Vietnamese agribusinesses need to be empowered for green growth
Hanoi (VNA) - The Management and Sustainable Development Institute (MSD) held a training workshop in Hanoi on November 6 on “environmental, social, and governance (ESG) – the key to unlocking green markets and finance for Vietnamese...
‘Need to flourish agri advancement to address farmers’ issues’
FAISALABAD: University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali has called for developing out-of-the-box solutions and flourish agricultural advancement in order to address the issues of farming community, raise production...
Report: Job Market Remains Strong for Agriculture Graduates
Amie Osborn, VP, commercial and ag lender at First Farmers Bank & Trust, at the Purdue College of Agriculture Career Fair in October 2025. Photo: Eric Pfeiffer / Hoosier Ag Today.The job market for new college graduates with degrees in food,...
Singapore invests S$40.5m in agri-food innovation to boost food security and sustainability
Under the Seed Innovation Hub programme, farmers will be supported in growing higher-value crops with broader appeal and commercial viability. The programme received a S$22 million boost from the authorities to develop superior seeds suited for...
Exports of Food, Agricultural Industry Goods Hit Record Through October
South Korea’s exports of food and agricultural industry goods reached an all-time high through October this year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on Friday, the combined exports of those products rose...