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Uzbekistan Empowers Afghanistan with Agricultural Aid
(MENAFN) Uzbekistan has provided Afghanistan with a shipment of agricultural assistance, featuring rice, cotton, and vegetable seeds, as part of a collaborative effort to bolster Afghanistan's agricultural capabilities, according to a report from...

Iron-based nanoparticles in agriculture: promise, peril, or paradox?
GA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A sweeping new analysis unpacks the complex role of iron-based nanoparticles (Fe-NPs) in agriculture, revealing a delicate balance between benefit and risk. Synthesizing findings from 57...

Granite Creek Names Agribusiness Leader Matt Morgan Director of Business Development
CHICAGO, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Granite Creek Capital Partners, L.L.C., a Chicago-based private investment firm, today announced the appointment of Matt Morgan as Director of Business Development. With more than 20 years of leadership...

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...

Delaware Department of Agriculture Facilitates Recovery of Orphaned Chicks
Dover, DE (May 9, 2025) – The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) and the First State Animal Center (FSAC) have collaborated to rehabilitate thousands of orphaned young birds recovered from a misdirected USPS shipment. Anyone interested in...

Celebrate Mother's Day with "Beef, Besties and Bingo" at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Regional Farmers Market invites families to make unforgettable memories this Mother’s Day at the “Beef, Besties, and Bingo” celebration on Sunday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This fun-filled event combines free food,...

OPINION: TEXAS AGRICULTURE AND AMERICAN FOOD SECURITY: INNOVATION AND GROWTH
An Editorial by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller May 9, 2025 As Texas Agriculture Commissioner and a lifelong rancher, I've seen firsthand how technology has transformed our farms and revamped the way we do business. Modern producers now...

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...

STATEMENT FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ON THE HISTORIC U.S.-UNITED KINGDOM TRADE DEAL
“I want to congratulate President Donald J. Trump on securing a historic trade agreement with the United Kingdom. Announced on the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, this landmark deal represents a major step forward in advancing American...

El Paso CBP Agriculture Specialists seize nearly 300 pounds of prohibited pork products
EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists assigned to the Paso Del Norte international crossing seized 25 large rolls of prohibited pork bologna, two packages of pork ham, and 16 rolls of pork chorizo May 8. Pork...

Funding Available to Increase Competitiveness of Delaware Specialty Crops
DOVER, DE (June 4, 2025) — The Delaware Department of Agriculture is now accepting proposals for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The federal Farm Bill is allotting approximately $340,000 through a competitive grant process to fund...

Armstrong meets with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, discusses key issues for energy and agriculture
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today met with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, discussing how North Dakota is working with the federal government and industry partners to protect the state’s natural...

USDA Designates Cibus’ Herbicide Tolerance Canola Trait HT2 as Not Regulated Under USDA’s Biotechnology Regulations
SAN DIEGO, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cibus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBUS) (the “Company”), a leading agricultural technology company that develops and licenses plant traits to seed companies, announced today that its most recent trait for its...

Minister John Steenhuisen: AVI Africa Conference
Ladies and Gentlemen, Colleagues in agriculture, trade, and development, It is a privilege to speak with you today about a topic that is not only close to my heart, but vital to the survival and success of our country: The future of agriculture in...

Ecorobotix Unveils Lettuce Thinning Algorithm, Delivering Precision and Labor Savings for Lettuce Growers
PASCO, Wash., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ecorobotix, an AI company specializing in precision agriculture, announces the launch of its new Lettuce Thinning algorithm, expanding the capabilities of its ARA Ultra High Precision (UHP) Sprayer...

Companies Receive Investment Through the Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge
SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Radicle Growth and the supporting corn growers’ associations are thrilled to announce investments in two companies identified through the Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge,...

American Vanguard Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
American Vanguard® Corporation (NYSE: AVD), a diversified specialty and agricultural products company that develops, manufactures, and markets solutions for crop protection and nutrition, turf and ornamental management and commercial pest control,...

Reflecting on Wisconsin's Dairy Industry This June
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 3, 2025 Contact: Sam GO, Communications Director, (608) 334-0220, sam.go@wisconsin.gov Download PDF Editor's note: A photo of Secretary Randy Romanski can be found here A commentary by Secretary Randy Romanski of the...

Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Releases Intent-to-Veto List
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN RELEASES INTENT-TO-VETO LIST FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2025 HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today informed legislative leaders and stakeholders...

Environmental Crimes Bulletin - May 2025
View All Environmental Crimes Bulletins In This Issue: Cases by District/Circuit Recently Charged United States v. Jocelyn Castilleja No. 5:25-CR-00515 (Southern District of Texas) AUSA Bryan Oliver On May 8, 2025, prosecutors unsealed an...