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Rising fuel prices hit US farms as Iran war drags on - Reuters
Rising fuel prices hit US farms as Iran war drags on Reuters
June 9, 2026What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures?
Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Niño begins.
June 9, 2026US confirms new screwworm cases, as ranchers brace for spread - Reuters
US confirms new screwworm cases, as ranchers brace for spread Reuters
June 8, 2026In Texas cattle country, ranchers question if USDA can contain flesh-eating screwworm - Reuters
In Texas cattle country, ranchers question if USDA can contain flesh-eating screwworm Reuters
June 8, 2026Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US
The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.
June 6, 2026Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as outbreak fears grow - Reuters
Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as outbreak fears grow Reuters
June 5, 2026US plans to fight flesh-eating screwworm outbreak with flies and dogs
The insect, which has been found in America for the first time since 1966, is a growing concern in the southern US.
June 5, 2026The perfect pitch is the goal for World Cup grass growers - Reuters
The perfect pitch is the goal for World Cup grass growers Reuters
June 4, 2026How flesh-eating screwworms in cattle could raise US beef prices - Reuters
How flesh-eating screwworms in cattle could raise US beef prices Reuters
June 4, 2026'It's like a decaying body': Australian farmers battle mouse plague
Farmers report thousands of mice per hectare destroying crops and invading homes.
May 30, 2026Farmers' warning as milk prices fall below cost
Farmers worry more family farms will be sold unless dairy prices rise quickly.
May 27, 2026India’s prized Alphonso mango crop ruined by weather - Reuters
India’s prized Alphonso mango crop ruined by weather Reuters
May 26, 2026The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.
May 25, 2026India bans sugar exports until Sept 2026 to cool local prices - Reuters
India bans sugar exports until Sept 2026 to cool local prices Reuters
May 13, 2026India resumes wheat exports after four years but high prices likely to limit demand - Reuters
India resumes wheat exports after four years but high prices likely to limit demand Reuters
May 4, 2026US House passes farm bill after scrapping pesticide language opposed by MAHA - Reuters
US House passes farm bill after scrapping pesticide language opposed by MAHA Reuters
April 30, 2026From surplus to strain: world rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino - Reuters
From surplus to strain: world rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino Reuters
April 30, 2026India 2026 wheat output seen at 110.65 million tons, below government record estimate - Reuters
India 2026 wheat output seen at 110.65 million tons, below government record estimate Reuters
April 25, 2026Tech Now
Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.
April 25, 2026Georgia Democrat David Scott, 80, dies after casting final House vote
The veteran lawmaker's death was confirmed a day after he cast his final vote on the floor of the US House.
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Chances are rising that an El Niño expected to form soon could become one of the most powerful such events on record, according to new data released this week. The latest outlook from the European Ce
Coming El Niño will be the strongest ever recorded, new forecast predicts
A June update by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts suggests that the coming weather event will be the strongest ever measured. When you purchase through links on our site, we may
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A flesh-eating worm from the 1960s is re-invading the U.S. Are CA cattle at risk?
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Federal agricultural inspectors detected a case of New World screwworm larvae — maggots that burrow into the fles
What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US
Topic:Pests Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 1:01pm The New World screwworm fly is a flesh-eating parasite. (AP: Denise Bonilla/US Department of Agriculture via AP) The New World screwworm fly is threatening the
‘Overreaction’? Canada bars Texas livestock over New World screwworm
Canada temporarily banned Texas livestock due to the ongoing spread of New World screwworm, officials announced Friday. American officials recently identified the flesh-eating parasite in the U.S., d
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Democratic Rep. David Scott, a 12-term congressman representing Georgia’s 13th District, has died. He was 80. Combined with prior stints in the Georgia statehouse, Scott was in public service for ove
Deer culling to be made easier to protect trees and crops
Culling deer in England will be made easier under a long-awaited government 10-year plan to deal with a population explosion that threatens woodlands, newly planted trees and farmland. There are thou
How do you modernise mango farming?
Even in good years, mangoes are considered one of the most difficult fruit crops to cultivate. They depend on a delicate balance of climate, tree physiology, and farming techniques. Getting that bal
South African farmers fear devastation as foot-and-mouth takes hold
The peace of lush, rural landscape in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province disguises the anxiety that is stalking the land. This is the epicentre of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak that has – in t