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Biden is expected to nominate Tom Vilsack as Secretary of Agriculture

The former two-term Iowa governor led the Department of Agriculture during nearly the entire Obama …

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The COVID-19 relief bill includes $5 billion in aid for farmers of color who have long faced discrimination by federal officials

For over a century, Black farmers faced discrimination from the US Department of Agriculture and we…

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Has the "Naya Jammu & Kashmir" been able to rejuvenate the sericulture industry of the Himalayan region?

The prime objective of the government is to make the lives of farmers associated with sericulture b…

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New farm law brings justice for farmers in 24 hours

The first action has been taken in Madhya Pradesh under the new Contract Farming law introduced by …

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Incessant rainfall in Tamil Nadu hits cotton and maize cultivation

In Permbalur district, a stream breach has led to destruction of more than 100 acres of cotton a…

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People in the US have reported receiving packages marked as jewelry that actually contain mysterious seeds from China

An agriculture official said Kentucky was "the 4th known state to report suspicious packages appear…

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India's V-shaped recovery since June has been led by the agricultural sector, claims government

India has been witnessing a 'V-shaped' recovery since June with the gradual easing of restrictions …

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Wheat prices drop to pre-war levels after Ukraine and Russia strike deal to unblock shipments

The price of wheat is now close to where it was before Russia invaded Ukraine. The two countries ac…

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An Arkansas man said he grew the 'mystery seeds' from China in his garden before agriculture officials warned against planting them

A local news report said the seeds grew into a squash-like plant. Local agriculture officials plan …

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EXPLAINER: How did Russia-Ukraine war trigger a food crisis?

"The burden is being shouldered by the very poor," one expert said. "That's a humanitarian crisis, …

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A 'murder hornet' has been trapped for the first time in Washington after several confirmed sightings

The Asian giant hornet can be as large as over 2 inches and are capable of "tearing honeybees in ha…

Inyoung Choi   


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Swarms of locusts reach Uttar Pradesh, several districts put on alert

In Uttar Pradesh, locust swarms have invaded several districts in the past 48 hours and attacked…

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'That's just the way it happens:' Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue defends the trade war bailout that mostly benefited wealthy farmers

Some recipients of federal aid included a banker and an architect. Critics have attacked the progra…

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Four tigers and three lions test Coronavirus positive at New York Bronx Zoo

Four tigers and three lions have tested COVID-19 positive at the Bronx Zoo in New York, authorities…

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Two pet cats in New York test positive for Coronavirus

Two pet cats in New York have been infected with the novel coronavirus, becoming the first pets in …

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Indian zoos on high alert after tiger tests Coronavirus positive in the US

"Zoos in the country are, therefore, advised to remain on highest alertness, and monitor animal…

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The war in Ukraine is sending fertilizer prices through the roof. That could spark food shortages in countries already struggling with widespread hunger.

Fertilizer prices are up 42% since Russia invaded Ukraine. Higher prices risk higher food costs, ma…

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Severe cold wave grips North India, Mercury dips to -4.7 degree celsius in several parts of Rajasthan

The entire North Indian belt continued to reel under an intense cold wave on Sunday, with several a…

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How investing in green infrastructure helps cities manage the effects of the climate crisis and creates healthy communities

Additions like green roofs, expanding greenery, and residents having access to green and blue publi…

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India might be building a super app for its farmers, combining weather, market updates, advisories and more in one app

The Indian government is reportedly looking to build a super app for farmers in the country, bringi…