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Historical Cropping Patterns for Illinois Grain Farms
Northern Illinois farms historically have had the highest percentage of land in corn than any other area in the state. During the 2015 through 2024 time period, at least 54.7% of the tillable land on these farms each year has been in corn.
South African farmers fear devastation as foot-and-mouth takes hold
FMD ravages South African herds, hitting dairy yields and exports. Declared a national disaster, the crisis highlights vaccine shortages and the need for urgent biosecurity.
How do you modernise mango farming?
Climate change disrupts India’s mango yields. Scientists and farmers adopt genome sequencing, protective bagging, and greenhouse tech to ensure consistent quality and export survival.
High-Level roundtable highlights growing role of agrifood systems in National Biodiversity Strategies and Actions
FAO findings show agrifood systems are central to national biodiversity plans, with 35% of actions linked to agriculture, forestry and fisheries, highlighting their key role in biodiversity conservation and food security ahead of COP17.
FAO, UNICEF and France join forces to strengthen food security and nutrition for earthquake-affected families in eastern Afghanistan
FAO, UNICEF and France launched a €2 million programme in eastern Afghanistan to restore food security and reduce malnutrition after the 2025 earthquake, supporting farming, nutrition services and livelihoods for vulnerable families.
Extreme wet weather hits farms and plant nurseries
Cattle farmer Cameron Farquharson, from Piddletrenthide, says much of the land there is under water meaning the grass is not growing and it has been too wet to carry out winter tasks.
Zoetis BRD Genetic Predictions Aim to Improve Calf Health and Survival
Zoetis has announced genetic predictions for bovine respiratory disease (BRD) will be available in Inherit Select for commercial cow-calf operations and as an upgrade to its Inherit Connect test for seedstock.
New FAO publication describes global fish fraud and the tools to combat it
Fish fraud, in a variety of guises, is widespread in markets around the world, and there are a growing number of tools to combat it, according to a new report published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Dicamba Gets a Two-Season Green Light Under New EPA Rules
Soybean and cotton farmers once again have access to over-the-top dicamba following a new decision from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), though under significantly tighter federal restrictions than in previous registrations.
Soybean-Based Firefighting Foam Could Replace ‘Forever Chemical’ Foam
A bill advancing through the Iowa Senate would require fire districts and city councils in the state to consider switching to a soybean-based firefighting foam in an effort to reduce exposure to forever chemicals.