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Sudan is facing an unprecedented hunger catastrophe, say UN agency chiefs
New data reveals that over 750,000 people are experiencing catastrophic levels of food insecurity with 25.6 million people in crisis levels of hunger
FAO sounds alarm over high risk of famine across the whole Gaza Strip amidst humanitarian access constraints
New analysis reveals that almost the entire population is facing high levels of acute food insecurity with 1 in 5 Gazans being on the verge of famine
Petitions filed to refer carbon pipeline law to ballot; Summit plans to reapply for SD permit
The bill came in response to an $8.5 billion pipeline proposed by Summit Carbon Solutions, which is headquartered in Iowa.
Few dairy farmers seek USDA bird flu funds
In early May, the USDA said up to $28,000 was available over three months to farms with infected herds.
Global Environment Facility approves $70 million to support FAO projects in 28 countries
Initiatives will deliver greater resilience in face of climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation
Corn condition tumbles dramatically in North Carolina
In USDA’s first corn condition ratings released 2 weeks ago, North Carolina ranked in the top 5 for states with the highest percentage of corn in good/excellent condition.
EPA tailpipe rule faces new lawsuit
“America’s ethanol producers and farmers would be severely injured if EPA’s regulation were allowed to stand,” said the RFA.
GBEP Bioenergy Week: FAO stresses the need to ensure sustainability of bioenergy in achieving climate goals and SDGs
Participants in the event include over 100 stakeholders including country representatives, experts, industry leaders and researchers
Despite progress, farm bill passage growing more unlikely in 2024
Progressive Farmer’s Joshua Baethge reported this past Friday that odds remain quite low that a full farm bill will pass this year because lawmakers have completed only a very small percentage of the steps required for a farm bill to become law.
Parties target protesting farmers in election pitch
Politicians from all sides are making a pitch for votes from the farming community in the wake of recent protests in Wales.
Farming policy is largely devolved to the Welsh government,