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Minister John Steenhuisen on Avian Influenza and an update on foot-and-mouth disease
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen today announced the first ever mass vaccination of poultry in the country in order to protect the local flock from avian influenza. “Our vaccination team, comprised of poultry specialist vets from the...

USDA announces $26.5 million in grant funding available through the Local Agriculture Market Program
News May 14, 2025 News article The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $26.5 million in grant funding available through the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) to help local and regional food entities develop, coordinate, and...

Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2025 Results and Announces New Scalable Agri-Business Venture
KAPALUA, Hawaii, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. (NYSE: MLP) today reported financial results covering the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The Company also announced a new agriculture-based business venture...

Guide to Agritourism Adventures and Local Farm and Food Finds
Adventure awaits with the free Choose Iowa Passport – explore, support local, and earn rewards DES MOINES, Iowa (May 15, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today launched the Choose Iowa Passport, a free, interactive digital platform...

Regenerative Agriculture Market: Cultivating a Sustainable Future
Delray Beach, FL, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As global concerns about climate change, soil degradation, and food security intensify, regenerative agriculture has emerged as a beacon of hope in the farming landscape. This revolutionary...

Minnesota Agricultural Mental Health Specialist Ted Matthews Announces Retirement
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In recognition of this observance, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is recognizing an individual who has dedicated his career to supporting the mental health of Minnesota’s farm families. Ted...

Yield Monitor Market to Reach USD 5.9 Billion by 2035, Growing at a 6.1% CAGR Driven by Precision Agriculture
The U.S. Yield Monitor Market is growing steadily, driven by precision agriculture adoption, demand for real-time data, and advancements in sensor technology. NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The yield monitor...

Commercial Seaweed Market to Hit USD 15.40 Billion by 2035, Driven by Expanding Applications Across Food and Agriculture
Rising consumer awareness of sustainable and plant-based products is fueling the expansion of the Commercial Seaweed Market globally. NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global commercial seaweed market is poised...

CBO’s Review of the Reconciliation Recommendations of the House Committee on Agriculture
A letter to the Honorable Glenn W. “GT” Thompson concerning the reconciliation recommendations ordered to be reported by the House Committee on Agriculture.

MEC Madoda Sambatha urges farmers to register on department’s database
The MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development in the North West, Madoda Sambatha, is calling on all farmers in the province to register their farming enterprises on the Departmental Farmer Database, highlighting it as a strategic step in preparing...

STATEMENT FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ON TRUMP’S ANNOUNCEMENT ON CHINA TRADE VICTORY AND TARIFF REDUCTION
"I commend President Donald J. Trump for unveiling the agreement with China aimed at reducing tariffs, eliminating retaliation, sustaining a baseline tariff on China, and laying the groundwork for future discussions to enhance market access for...

Deputy President Paul Mashatile attends and engages with the agricultural sector at Nampo Harvest Day, 15 May
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will on Thursday, 15 May 2025, attend and engage with the agricultural sector at the Nampo Harvest Day agricultural gathering taking place from 13 - 16 May 2025 at Nampo Park in Bothaville, Free State...

Sustain SoCal to Host Agriculture, Food Systems and Waste Stream Innovations event on May 15
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via InvestorWire -- Sustain Southern California (“Sustain SoCal”) is excited to announce the upcoming Agriculture, Food Systems and Waste Stream Innovations event, scheduled for Thursday,...

Governor Mills Kicks off Maine Dairy Month at University of Maine's Witter Farm
Old Town, MAINE-- Governor Janet Mills today kicked off Dairy Month in Maine with a celebratory toast -- of Maine milk -- in honor of the dairy farmers, students, researchers, and Maine people behind a cornerstone of Maine's agricultural economy...

Governor Mills Kicks off Maine Dairy Month at University of Maine's Witter Farm
MAINE, June 6 - Back to current news. June 6, 2025 Old Town, MAINE-- Governor Janet Mills today kicked off Dairy Month in Maine with a celebratory toast -- of Maine milk -- in honor of the dairy farmers, students, researchers, and Maine people...

Minister Dean Macpherson attends Agricultural Exhibition Nampo in Bothaville, Free State, 1 May
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, will on Thursday, 15 May 2025, attend one of the largest agricultural exhibitions under private ownership in the southern hemisphere—NAMPO—in Bothaville, Free State. During his...

Secretary Naig Encourages Farmers to Sign-Up for Iowa’s Cover Crop Cost-Share Program
Popular annual statewide program helps accelerate conservation momentum DES MOINES, Iowa (May 13, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is again offering state...

On Behalf of Agri-Tech Startup Zest Labs, Inc., Bartko Pavia’s Patrick M. Ryan Obtains $222 Million Jury Verdict Against Walmart
Patrick M. Ryan of Bartko Pavia LLP is lead counsel on behalf of Zest Labs, Inc. in a contentious trade secrets dispute against Walmart that has been pending in federal court in Arkansas. On May 13, 2025, a unanimous jury awarded Zest $222...

Passage of New Georgia Bill a Win for Farmers
Farmers and others in agriculture applaud Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia General Assembly for supporting the crop protection tools so important to Georgia’s farmers’ ability to produce affordable, safe, abundant food. With Governor Kemp...

Europe Precision Agriculture Market Analysis and Forecasts 2024-2025 & 2034: Rapid Integration of Data Analytics and Cloud Computing, and Increasing Requirement for Crop Yield Gaining Traction - ResearchAndMarkets.com
The "Europe Precision Agriculture Market: Focus on Application, Product, and Country - Analysis and Forecast, 2024-2034" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Europe precision agriculture market is projected to reach...