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DOJ & USDA Escalate War on Farm Input Price-Fixing

The DOJ and USDA signed an expanded cabinet-level MOU Oct. 5 targeting anticompetitive farm input pricing as three agencies probe the fertilizer sector.

Latin Times · Oct 7

Variable dearness allowance hike from October 1: Check revised minimum wages for workers across categories

Variable dearness allowance: The government has announced an increase in Variable Dearness Allowance affecting various sectors including agriculture and construction. This revision will take effect from October 1, 2026, and will adjust minimum wages for workers accordingly.

The Economic Times · Oct 5

France struggles to fund farm climate adaptation as losses mount

Farmers in France are expecting their first payments shortly under the government's billion-euro emergency aid package to support farmers affected by severe summer heatwaves, droughts and wildfires. As the effects of climate change worsen, experts say compensation alone will not be enough to protect French agriculture in the long term.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 4

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Parliamentary panel reshuffle: Who gets what, check full list of new chairpersons

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have reconstituted their department-related parliamentary standing committees for the year. Most chairpersons from the previous term have been retained while a few new appointments have been made. Shashi Tharoor has been reappointed as chairperson of the external affairs committee. Charanjit Singh Channi will continue leading…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Texas agriculture commissioner candidates trade ineligibility jabs

The candidates accused one another of not having ties to the agriculture industry, a requirement under state law.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 29

El Nino threatens rabi crops in rainfed areas, may affect foodgrain output: Agri Secy

The rabi season in India is expected to encounter difficulties due to the El Nino weather pattern. Agriculture Secretary Atish Chandra highlighted the challenges faced during the kharif season in rainfed regions. Crop diversification is needed for self-sufficiency despite research and income hurdles. Infrastructure modernization is crucial to prevent farm…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Texas agriculture commissioner 2026: Who is running and what you need to know

Agriculture is the state's second largest industry. Here’s a look at the 2026 midterm candidates to oversee the agriculture department and where they stand on the issues.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 24

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Let them eat eggs! Trump’s AG secretary tells Americans worrying over beef prices to change their diet

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins blamed Democrats for trying to ‘destroy our cattle herds’

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Biden vs. Trump: The Next Round Over Lead Ammo, Monuments and Hunting on Federal Land

Trump signs orders opening monuments to hunting, protecting lead ammo — part of a broader rollback of Biden-era environmental rules.

Latin Times · Sep 19

Frail Mitch McConnell appears to need assist from fellow Republicans after he nearly votes wrong way in Senate

McConnell is accused of nearly voting with Democrats by mistake at Agriculture committee meeting

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Ministry of Agriculture holds bilateral talks with Malaysia, Timor-Leste, and Myanmar on cooperation

India's Agriculture Minister met counterparts from three nations this week. Discussions focused on establishing institutional frameworks for agricultural cooperation and knowledge sharing. India offered support for research and innovation to Timor-Leste's agriculture sector. Myanmar explored investment opportunities and partnerships in agriculture and dairy development. These meetings occurred on the sidelines…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Furore over Fivemiletown ‘because people don’t want me in this job’ – Muir

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir said he suspected the motivation was due to his commitment to climate action.

Evening Standard · Sep 7

France announces €1 billion aid for farmers recovering from drought, heatwaves

France on Friday allocated more than €1 billion in aid to support farmers recovering from droughts after a brutal, record-breaking summer. The allocation includes €520 million for rapid payments to ‌help farmers deal with weather damage and a €235 million recovery fund to buy seeds, plants and animal feed, Agriculture…

France 24 · Sep 4

In a 2023 China tea-field trial, bushes grew beneath tracking solar panels; fresh-leaf yield was 15.3% higher while annual average PAR was 52.9% of the control

A recent Chinese agrivoltaic study revealed that solar panels can boost tea bush production. While these plants receive diminished light, they enjoy reduced midday photosynthetic stress thanks to a modified microclimate. Remarkably, fresh leaf yield surged by 15.3% in 2023 and by 9.3% in 2024, highlighting an innovative approach to…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

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The Economic Times · Aug 28

Keralam govt to step up market interventions to check price rise

Keralam agriculture department will increase market interventions to prevent price hikes. Steps will be taken to curb exploitation by middlemen during festive seasons. Farmers' markets held during Onam facilitated digital sales and timely payments. The government also plans a state-level Keralotsavam to mark Coconut Day. A comprehensive coconut revival project…

The Texas Tribune · Aug 27

After years of hardship, Texas agriculture faces a new threat: data centers

Data centers and agriculture depend on many of the same resources, such as water, land and electricity, which has some in the industry worried about the future.

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Trump’s agriculture secretary ‘not privy to talk about’ where foreign beef is coming from

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The Independent UK · Aug 25

Trump’s agriculture secretary refuses to say where foreign beef to lower prices is coming from

Ranchers and Republicans alike have pushed back on the beef plan

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Roll Call · Aug 25

USDA certified? Comments suggest beef deal not quite cooked

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Tuesday distanced herself from President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement last week that he had reached a deal with still-unnamed countries to ramp up beef imports. Trump on Friday announced a plan to temporarily allow more tariff-free foreign beef into the United States in an effort…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 25

USDA Launches Harvest to Hallways With Up to $95 Million for School Kitchens and Local Food

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched a new initiative aimed at changing both what schools serve students and how cafeterias prepare those meals.

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Ben Carson jokes about hot dogs during Trump administration’s healthy food push

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Clever Dude · Aug 17

USDA Says Some Farmers Can Keep ERP 2022 Payments Previously Considered Overpayments

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has issued an official announcement explaining how it will apply a new legal provision that allows certain crop producers to retain Emergency Relief Program 2022 (ERP 2022) payments that would otherwise have to be repaid as overpayments.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 12

TribCast: Could rural rage really swing a statewide election?

In this week's episode, the TribCast crew is joined by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and economy reporter Paul Cobler. They discuss the anger in rural Texas over data centers and power lines, and ask Miller why he thinks it means Democrats could win a statewide race in November.

Latin Times · Aug 10

Construction and Agriculture Groups Warn Trump Immigration Crackdown Is Worsening Worker Shortages: 'It's Been Chaotic'

Foreign-born workers accounted for more than a quarter of the U.S. construction workforce in 2024 and more than half of workers in several trades, including roofing, drywall installation and painting

Roll Call · Aug 7

Republicans punt budget for reconciliation package into the fall

Senate Republicans abandoned plans Friday night to try to take up a budget resolution for a third reconciliation package, bowing to the reality that they lacked enough votes for it. The decision to scrap a planned procedural vote on the budget came after a late-night meeting in Majority Leader John…

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