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Farm produce prices in China post mild declines

July 13, 2016 Farm produce prices posted mild declines last week, the Ministry of Commerce said. The average price of six types of fruit fell 1.5 percent, compared to a drop of 0.7 percent a week earlier.

$13.1 million for agricultural water quality in New York

July 12, 2016 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that $13.1 million has been awarded for 42 agricultural water quality conservation projects across the state, benefiting over 120 farms.

Avian influenza emergency order in Maryland in effect this whole year

July 12, 2016 The Maryland Secretary of Agriculture has extended Emergency Orders to prevent High Path Avian Influenza from infecting Maryland poultry flocks.

Fight to preserve trees in Northeast from gypsy moths

July 12, 2016 Lymantria dispar, the gypsy moth, is responsible for millions of acres of defoliation annually.

Asia and China to drive future pigmeat output growth

July 12, 2016 Pigmeat output is set to rise by 12% by 2025 with most of the extra production coming from developing countries, according to AHDB Pork.

New research shows seaweeds get sick when stressed

July 12, 2016 A variety of normally harmless bacteria can cause bleaching disease in seaweeds when the seaweeds become stressed by high water temperatures, UNSW Australia researchers have discovered.

EU protein crop estimates seen as good news for livestock sector

July 12, 2016 EU crop estimates for 2016 show a 5.7% increase in protein crop production, driven by a significant rise in the EU-28’s commitment to beans.

Russia extends ban on agri-food imports

July 12, 2016 Russia's President Vladimir Putin has reportedly signed a decree to extend the ban on various agri-food imports from Western countries as part of sanctions resulting from the crisis in Ukraine.

Thanks to consumers Arla will pay more to milk producers

July 12, 2016 Arla Foods has unveiled a new range of milk which sees an additional 25p paid to its dairy farmer co-operative.

Emerald ash borer that killed 50 million trees confirmed in Oneida County

July 11, 2016 Emerald ash borer (EAB) has been confirmed for the first time in Oneida County by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and the USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Commissioner Basil Seggos said.

Governor Shumlin on GMO: That's why we don't trust Washington

July 11, 2016 The Senate passed a bill that would allow food companies to disclose genetically engineered ingredients without using on-package labels.

U.S. corn outstanding export sales 71% above five-year average

July 11, 2016 U.S. corn outstanding export sales - corn sold but not shipped yet - for the ongoing marketing year currently total 11.810 million mt.