Federal government to spend $30 million to ‘fertility control’ wild horse populations out West Horses in Nevada have struggled for resources due to overpopulation during drought conditions The Independent UK · Sep 23
Farm Bailout Explained: The $11.1B Request, an $87.6B War Bill, and Diesel Nearly Doubling in a Year The farm bailout plan leaves US growers waiting on Congress as their bills rise; learn what the aid covers, who would get it, and when a vote could come. International Business Times UK · Sep 23
‘Worse than the scramble for Oasis tickets’: England’s sustainable farming funds run out in just six hours Entire £253m budget for 2026 allocated in less than a day, leaving thousands of farmers disappointed The Guardian - UK · Sep 22
A school principal brought Chinese gooseberry seeds in 1904; kiwifruit hits record forecast In 1904, Mary Isabel Fraser introduced Chinese gooseberry seeds to New Zealand, igniting a transformative journey in agriculture. By 1910, these seeds bore fruit, and in 1959, exporters rebranded the fruit as 'kiwifruit' for U.S. markets. Today, New Zealand holds the title of the largest kiwifruit exporter globally, with production… The Times of India · Sep 22
Ohio attorney secretly bought 155 acres in 1988; 38 years later, his family farms nearly 500 acres In 1988, Ohio attorney Neil McKown quietly purchased 155 acres without first telling his wife, Pamela. The property was overgrown, rundown and neglected, but what initially looked like a risky decision eventually became the foundation of a nearly 500-acre family farming operation. The Times of India · Sep 22
France Is Facing Its Smallest Wine Harvest In Nearly 70 Years. Falling Demand Is Adding To The Pressure To Producers. Heatwaves and drought have cut France's 2026 wine production to nearly 34 million hectoliters, extending a run of weak harvests. International Business Times · Sep 21
An 8,000-acre South Carolina forest was bought for conservation after drawing developer interest In a move to prioritize environmental sustainability, Georgetown County officials are backing a substantial acquisition of 4,148 acres in Carvers Bay, which will be transformed into a state forest. Another expansive parcel on Waccamaw Neck is also earmarked for conservation. Officials assert that the benefits of long-term land preservation significantly… The Times of India · Sep 21
Napa family rebuilt winery after 2017 wildfire for $30M; nine years later, $37M debt puts estate at risk Signorello Estate winery faces an October auction after a series of devastating setbacks. The winery burned down in 2017, and rebuilding efforts faced significant delays and cost increases. Global wine sales have declined, impacting the business's revenue streams and financial stability. The owner owes $37 million to American AgCredit, which… The Times of India · Sep 21
In 2013, Pink bought a 200-acre California ranch for $9M; it is now a working vineyard Pink bought a 200-acre California ranch with her husband Carey Hart for nearly $9 million in 2013. What began as an interest in wine grew into Two Wolves, an organic wine business. After years of studying winemaking and making small batches privately, Pink released her first vintage in 2014 and… The Times of India · Sep 21
People in England and Wales turn to Scottish food producers amid drought People in England and Wales have turned to Scottish food producers following drought and extreme weather south of the Border The National (Scotland) · Sep 21
How deficient rainfall is affecting ragi farmers in Karnataka’s Mandya Shiva Shekhar, a 40-year-old farmer from Padavalapatna village in Mandya district's Nagamangala taluk, could not sow ragi this kharif. “I kept waiting for the rain but it never came, so I sowed cowpea instead, which is more drought-tolerant,” he said on September 16. Newslaundry · Sep 21
Argentina Gets a Rare Opening in China as Brazil and Australia Hit Beef Export Limits Brazil and Australia have exhausted their 2026 China beef quotas, opening a rare, short-lived window for Argentina. Here's what the data confirms. Latin Times · Sep 20
US environment agency let Bayer pick regulations for destructive weedkiller, documents show Environmental Protection Agency asked firm to choose rules it wanted for dicamba, then put the choices in a proposed federal rule The Guardian - US · Sep 20
French cereal farmers experiment with African sorghum to beat the heat Europe's maize crops have been hit hard by this summer's heatwaves and ongoing drought, with French producers saying almost half of this year's harvest is unusable. To prepare for hotter, drier conditions, some cereal farmers are experimenting with sorghum – a crop from sub-Saharan Africa that requires less water than… Radio France Internationale · Sep 20
The Times of India · Sep 20 Ohio farmer turns erosion-hit 700-acre farm into an 8,000-acre model For Bill Kellogg, conservation did not begin with a government program, a sustainability label or a push for recognition. It began with gullies. Watching water repeatedly carve through his family’s rolling farmland convinced him that the way the ground was being worked had to change. What followed was a decades-long…
The Times of India · Sep 19 California farming family challenged a second-home rule in 2017; 9 years later, Supreme Court declines After a prolonged legal battle, a California family has seen their hopes of purchasing a second home on agricultural land dashed. In June 2026, the US Supreme Court decided not to review their appeal, upholding Marin County's regulations that require agricultural covenants for new homes. This ruling marks the conclusive…
Latin Times · Sep 18 California Grows a Third of the Nation's Vegetables — Here's What a Labor Squeeze Really Costs Tomato and lettuce prices are up double digits. But the "70% shortage" claims are over a year old — here's what California's newest farm survey found.
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Scientists hope deeper-rooted soybeans can withstand climate extremes and store more carbon For years, scientists have explored ways to remove carbon from the atmosphere, including through direct air capture, changes to ocean chemistry so seawater can absorb more carbon and reforestation
The Guardian - US · Sep 18 US wheat farmers navigate uncertainty amid drought and geopolitical chaos Some experts worry factors affecting wheat exports could push global food prices even higher than they are now
AAP · Sep 18 Struggling wine industry gets more funding poured in A funding package to support a state's struggling wine industry will help growers diversify or exit the industry and also target gaps in the Canadian market.
The Times of India · Sep 17 Meet Arjun Jain, the 16-year-old New Jersey student who turned a backyard hydroponics hobby A New Jersey teenager transformed his backyard experiment into a successful urban agriculture initiative. HydroProduce has donated over 3,500 pounds of fresh vegetables to local food pantries. This project also educated communities on building low-cost hydroponic systems for home use. Jain's advocacy led to the creation of new local ordinances…
Evening Standard · Sep 17 Irish president says private meeting with King was ‘very interesting’ Catherine Connolly met Charles at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire as part of her four-day official visit to Scotland.
The Times of India · Sep 17 Thailand grew rubber trees for 75 years; scientists found soil biodiversity fell after repeated Thailand’s rubber industry has relied on the same land for generations, but scientists have found that repeated planting may come at the expense of the surface. Rubber plantations in southern Thailand found that soil biodiversity declined as rubber was replanted through successive rotations, with the sharpest deterioration appearing in the…
The Times of India · Sep 16 Utah couple's 14-year effort saves their 25.5-acre farm from becoming a subdivision A couple from Utah dedicated their passion to maintaining their twenty-five-acre farm by entering into a fourteen-year conservation easement. This vital agreement safeguards the property from development, ensuring that the Schiess family's farmland remains a thriving agricultural site for future generations. By utilizing conservation easements, lands can be preserved effectively,…
The Times of India · Sep 16 At 7, Don Butler moved to his New York family farm; 75 acres are now permanently protected The Butler Family Farm has successfully secured a conservation easement covering seventy-five acres, ensuring the land is permanently dedicated to agricultural use. Over generations, the family farm has experienced notable transformations amid rising development and solar energy proposals in Saratoga County. This easement is a crucial step in maintaining the…