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NSA welcomes Welsh Government pledge to increase use of British wool

September 10, 2020 The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the news that the Welsh Government has announced their commitment to consider using more British wool as a natural insulation product in Wales’ public buildings.

Iowa State University Connecting help farmers share data

September 10, 2020 A new federally funded project led by Iowa State University researchers will help farmers share data relevant to their operations with one another and improve production.

Cuba generates 40 percent of exports in agriculture

September 10, 2020 Forty percent of Cuba\'s exports are generated in the agricultural sector, the general director of Foreign Trade at the MINCEX, Vivian Herrera, said.

Syria exports agricultural products to 40 countries

September 10, 2020 Syria exported agricultural products worth 47 million dollars to 40 countries around the world this year, according to announcements made by sector authorities.

ALUS Canada announces $100,000 sponsorship from Silk to help restore farmland across country

September 10, 2020 ALUS Canada announces a significant New Acre Project sponsorship by Silk, a pioneering brand in Danone Canada\'s plant-based product category.

Canada: Agricultural alliance of New Brunswick opposes ban on glyphosate

September 9, 2020 The Agricultural Alliance of New Brunswick (AANB) opposes the Liberal party, Green party, and People’s Alliance of NB’s stance on banning glyphosate usage.

EU court dismisses Slovenia's case over Teran wine

September 9, 2020 The General Court of the EU has dismissed Slovenia\'s appeal to annul the European Commission delegated regulation that allows Croatian wine producers to use Teran, the name of a red wine protected by Slovenia, on their wine labels.

Hawaii AG files amicus brief in lawsuit challenging EPA approval of pesticide that is toxic to bees

September 9, 2020 Hawaii Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) improper registration process for new uses of sulfoxaflor.

Livestock producers in North Dakota reminded of anthrax danger

September 9, 2020 North Dakota’s state veterinarian says the state’s first reported case of anthrax this year is a reminder to livestock producers to take action to protect their animals from the disease, especially in areas with a past history of the disease.

Some mystery seeds identified, federal agencies investigating

September 9, 2020 The USDA and other federal agencies are investigating unsolicited packages of seeds received in the mail by citizens around the country, including numerous ones in Georgia, and has identified several of the seeds by plant.

Russia reports multiple outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) H5

September 8, 2020 The Russian Authorities are reporting multiple outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) H5 with high mortality rates in poultry and also in wild waterbird carcases in southern central Russia close to the border with Kazakhstan at the end of August following initial reports of HPAIV H5N8 at the end of July.

Norwegian seafood exports fall significantly in August

September 8, 2020 Norwegian seafood exports fell 14 per cent in August.