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2025.10.31
Mexico Agriculture Secretary Says Still No Date for Restarting Cattle Exports to U.S.
Mexico and the U.S. have not yet set a date to resume Mexican cattle exports, as authorities continue responding to the ongoing screwworm parasite outbreak.
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2025.10.30
FAO Statistical Yearbook 2025 highlights new indicator on dietary diversity
FAO released its 2025 Statistical Yearbook with global food and agriculture data, including a new dietary diversity indicator. The digital edition adds improved forest product trade data and interactive tools for policy use.
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2025.10.29
U.S. Lawmakers Share Concerns About Consolidation in Seed, Fertilizer Industries
U.S. Sen. Grassley urged ending phosphate fertilizer tariffs and addressing consolidation in seed and fertilizer markets, saying farmers lack fair pricing. Lawmakers warned the crisis threatens family farms and called for stronger competition.
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2025.10.28
Fourth USDA Crop Progress Report Lost to Shutdown as Harvest Nears Finish
The USDA’s 30th Crop Progress report was delayed for the fourth straight week due to the government shutdown, halting all October reports. Only four reports remain for the 2025 season, with the final set for Nov. 24.
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2025.10.27
Why Are Corn and Soybeans at the Heart of India-U.S. Trade Talks?
Trump said he discussed trade with Prime Minister Modi, who pledged India would curb Russian oil imports. After U.S. sanctions on Russian producers, Indian refiners signaled major cuts, boosting prospects for a U.S.-India trade deal.
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2025.10.23
What’s in USDA’s New Plan to ‘Fortify the American Beef Industry’?
USDA announced a plan to boost the beef industry via deregulation, processing expansion, and market access after cattle prices fell following Trump’s tariff-related comments and talk of importing beef from Argentina.
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2025.10.22
Tariffs Are Already Shifting Fertilizer Supply Chains, Increasing Costs, Study Finds
U.S. fertilizer imports shifted after Trump’s 10% tariff. Potash imports from tariffed nations dropped 31%, while untariffed Russian imports rose sharply. Urea and nitrogen supplies also pivoted to Russia as buyers avoided higher-tariff sources.
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2025.10.21
Arkansas Lawmakers Urge Feds to Help Farmers Stay Afloat in Struggling Industry
Arkansas lawmakers warned that rising costs and weak demand are forcing farmers out of business. They urged Congress to renew the expired farm bill and provide urgent federal aid before year’s end to prevent widespread farm closures and economic fallout.
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2025.10.20
Junior World Food Day: FAO inspires young people with celebrity cooking show
FAO, marking its 80th anniversary, is focusing on empowering youth voices for the future of food security. Director-General Qu Dongyu emphasized global teamwork across generations and borders to ensure everyone has enough to eat.
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2025.10.17
Chef Fatmata Binta designated FAO Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa
FAO named chef Fatmata Binta Goodwill Ambassador for Africa for promoting indigenous foods and women farmers, and honored Ethiopia’s Agricultural Transformation Institute for advancing sustainable farming through its cluster program.