Arrington, Jodey
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the USDA Communication Regarding Oversight of Pesticides (CROP) Act of 2025, legislation aimed at requiring the USDA Office of Pest Management Policy (OPMP) to have a meaningful voice in the regulation of crop protection products. This effort is being led in the Senate
Farmers
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the USDA Communication Regarding Oversight of Pesticides (CROP) Act of 2025, legislation aimed at requiring the USDA Office of Pest Management Policy (OPMP) to have a meaningful voice in the regulation of crop protection products. This effort is being led in the Senate
Farmers
A community-driven initiative, the NFU's Shed Talks event, brought together farming families to share their experiences and challenges in a grain barn at John and Cathy Charles-Jones' farm in Nottinghamshire. Amidst the backdrop of declining farmer confidence and concerns over succession and tax, the event highlighted the
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The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has turned over a corn milling machine to the New Mabuhay Cassava and Corn Farmers Association in Dinagat Islands, a province in the Philippines. This equipment is the first and only corn milling machine in the town of Dinagat, and it is expected
Farmers
Poultry farmers in Nigeria are bracing for the impact of a proposed 5% tax on petroleum products, which they fear could cripple the industry, worsen food inflation, and deepen the nation's food insecurity. The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has expressed concerns that the tax would significantly inflate
Farmers
Scotland's farmers are at a critical juncture as the country strives to meet its ambitious climate targets, but without adequate financial backing, the burden of transition could fall disproportionately on the shoulders of agricultural producers, according to NFU Scotland. A new report by the Scottish Fiscal Commission underscores
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South Dakota's agricultural producers will be recognized for their hard work and dedication as the South Dakota Pork Producers Council, the South Dakota Soybean Checkoff, and the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council join forces to host a free Farmer Appreciation Tailgate at the South Dakota State University football
Farmers
Cauliflower farming in a 20,000-hectare patch near the international border in Punjab's Gurdaspur district suffered significant losses due to the recent floods in the Ravi river. Farmer Gurnam Singh expressed concern that the authorities are unclear about how the government would compensate them for the damage. He
Farmers
In the heart of autumn, Wushan County is aglow with vibrant colors as corn, apples, beans, and mushrooms ripen on the fields. The county's farmers are rejoicing at the bountiful harvest, with apple growers reaping the benefits of their labor in the Hualin Town Modern Agriculture Dwarf Apple
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The Northern Territory (NT) Minister for Arts, Culture, and Heritage has announced a partnership between the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) and various organizations to deliver a workshop on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Territory vegetable growers. The workshop, titled "Get More from Every Spray & IPM NT
Farmers
The government of Indonesia has introduced two new Trade Minister Regulations (Permendag) to regulate and limit the import of cassava wood and its derivatives as well as ethanol. The regulations, signed by Minister of Trade Budi Santoso, aim to ensure the availability of industrial raw materials, protect domestic farmers, and
Farmers
In the wake of floods, young farmer Jagpreet Singh Dhillon's apple orchard is on the brink of collapse due to lack of government support. Dhillon, who had given up stubble burning to pursue sustainable farming, had invested ₹15 lakh in his orchard. He had planted 1,500 apple
