The Latest Breaking News on Agriculture

Conspiracy theory on methane-cutting cow feed a ‘wake-up call’, say scientists

Social media storm of misinformation about Bovaer has drawn in Reform UK, the dairy industry and even Bill Gates

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2025

Missouri Farmer in Danger of Losing His Farm Due to Federal Freeze Blasted for Claiming He 'Didn't Have Time to Research' Before Voting

A Missouri cattle farmer is facing financial ruin after the USDA froze funding for key conservation programs, despite previously signed contracts.

Latin Times · Feb 11, 2025

Bayer backs broadened effort to shield popular weedkiller from claims it failed to warn of cancer

The global chemical maker Bayer is backing an expanded effort to shield itself from lawsuits alleging its popular weedkiller Roundup causes cancer

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025

US-funded ‘social network’ attacking pesticide critics shuts down after Guardian investigation

v-Fluence halts operations after widespread backlash over private portal profiling environmental health advocates

The Guardian - US · Feb 10, 2025

There’s a new outbreak of bird flu in Australia. Here’s what you need to know

It comes weeks after quarantine restrictions were lifted on the last property affected by Victoria’s 2024 avian influenza outbreak – our largest on record

The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2025

Why the price of your favorite chocolate will continue to rise

Valentine’s Day often conjures images of chocolates and romance. But the crop behind this indulgence faces an existential threat.

The Conversation · Feb 10, 2025

New avian flu cases hit New York zoos killing at least 15 birds

The zoo deaths come after a statewide order to temporarily close bird markets

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025

Soaring Egg Prices Have US Consumers Squawking

A resurgence of avian flu, which first struck the United States in 2022, is hitting chicken farms hard, sending egg prices soaring and rattling consumers accustomed to buying this dietary staple for only a few dollars.

International Business Times · Feb 9, 2025

Despite Trump, Mexico Avocado Farmers See No End Of Super Bowl Demand

Despite Donald Trump's tariff threats, Mexican farmers working flat out to meet Super Bowl fans' appetite for guacamole believe that, as long as they keep growing avocados, people will keep buying them.

International Business Times · Feb 7, 2025

New York Orders Shutdown Of Live Bird Markets Due To Avian Flu Cases

New York officials close live bird markets as precaution after avian flu cases. No human cases reported. CDC assesses low risk. Protective measures advised.

Top News · Feb 7, 2025