US Drought Leads to Declaration of Natural Disaster
19:01 | 14/07/2012
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ANALYSIS - America declared a natural disaster in more than 1,000 drought-stricken counties in 26 states yesterday (12 July), as dry conditions continue to grip the Midwest, writes Gemma Hyland, TheCropSite editor.
No Farmers, No Food, No Future
21:15 | 26/06/2012
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GLOBAL - In the wake of the Rio Conference for Sustainable Development, Copa-Cogeca welcomes the fact that sustainable agriculture and food security were considered a priority.
USDA’s WASDE Report To Incorporate Changes
22:29 | 04/05/2012
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US - The 10 May World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, which will be released at 8:30 am, will present USDA’s initial assessment of US and world crop supply and demand prospects and US prices for the 2012/13 marketing year. It will also present the first calendar-year 2013 projections of US livestock, poultry, and dairy products.
Has the 2011 Corn Crop Been Rationed?
20:46 | 17/04/2012
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US - Corn prices declined substantially over the past week. May and December 2012 futures have declined by $.26 and $.22, respectively, following the release of the USDA’s WASDE report on 10 April, writes Darrel Good.
Not Just Dairy Farmers Responsible for Clean Water
21:50 | 21/03/2012
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NEW ZEALAND - Federated Farmers welcomes the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s (PCE) report, Water quality in New Zealand: Understanding the science, which puts the responsibility for cleaning up our rivers and lakes on all New Zealanders, not just dairy farmers.
International Dairy Conference to be held in Ireland
20:52 | 19/03/2012
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IRELAND - Teagasc is inviting all dairy farmers and dairy industry stakeholders to an international dairy fertility conference to outline key technologies to achieving a compact spring calving dairy herd.
Feed Alternative to Come from Biodiesel
21:23 | 13/03/2012
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US - Crude glycerin, a byproduct of biodiesel production, could be an economical ingredient in cattle diets, according to studies by Texas AgriLife Research and West Texas A&M University personnel.
Dairy Cow Slaughter Picking Up
20:17 | 10/03/2012
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US - “Weekly Dairy Cow Slaughter,” as reported by USDA’s Market News Service peaked the week ending Feb. 11 at 64,100 head, slowed to 60,500 head the week of Feb. 18 and regained steam the week of Feb. 25 to 61,100 head, reports Alan Levitt, on Thursday 8th March 2012.
Mapping Out a Food Secure Future
16:49 | 26/02/2012
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AUSTRALIA - Australia has a secure food supply and a highly competitive and diverse food industry but a new report has found there are still many opportunities for the sector to build on this success and to be more innovative into the future.
Majority of Dairy Related Disease Related to Raw Milk
09:53 | 25/02/2012
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US - The rate of outbreaks caused by unpasteurized milk (often called raw milk) and products made from it was 150 times greater than outbreaks linked to pasteurized milk, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The 13-year review also revealed that the states where the sale of raw milk was legal had more than twice the rate of outbreaks as states where it was illegal.
