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USDA Firing of Pest Experts Threatens US Agriculture
The Trump administration fired at least 145 USDA plant protection workers, including top experts on invasive pests, jeopardizing pest control and potentially causing billions of dollars in economic damage to the agricultural sector.
USDA Firing of Pest Experts Threatens US Agriculture
The Trump administration fired at least 145 USDA plant protection workers, including top experts on invasive pests, jeopardizing pest control and potentially causing billions of dollars in economic damage to the agricultural sector.
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32% Bias Score
German Court Orders Stricter Nitrate Pollution Measures for Ems River
Germany's Federal Administrative Court ordered Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia to strengthen their measures against nitrate pollution in the Ems River, deeming their current program inadequate; the ruling upholds a 2023 decision and highlights the need to reverse increasing pollutant concent...
German Court Orders Stricter Nitrate Pollution Measures for Ems River
Germany's Federal Administrative Court ordered Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia to strengthen their measures against nitrate pollution in the Ems River, deeming their current program inadequate; the ruling upholds a 2023 decision and highlights the need to reverse increasing pollutant concent...
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12% Bias Score
Netherlands Meets Air Quality Goals, but Lags on Nature Protection Due to Agricultural Emissions
A new PBL report shows the Netherlands is meeting air quality goals, improving public health, but significantly lagging on legal targets to protect nature due to insufficient ammonia emission reduction from agriculture, despite a 15% projected decrease by 2030; achieving targets requires a 70-80% re...
Netherlands Meets Air Quality Goals, but Lags on Nature Protection Due to Agricultural Emissions
A new PBL report shows the Netherlands is meeting air quality goals, improving public health, but significantly lagging on legal targets to protect nature due to insufficient ammonia emission reduction from agriculture, despite a 15% projected decrease by 2030; achieving targets requires a 70-80% re...
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44% Bias Score
US Tariffs Trigger Crisis for American Farmers
The US imposed new tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico, starting April 2nd, 2024, significantly impacting American farmers who heavily depend on export markets and face increased input costs, mirroring the 2018 trade conflict's negative effects.
US Tariffs Trigger Crisis for American Farmers
The US imposed new tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico, starting April 2nd, 2024, significantly impacting American farmers who heavily depend on export markets and face increased input costs, mirroring the 2018 trade conflict's negative effects.
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56% Bias Score
Biopesticide Phytalix Boosts Rice Yields, Combats Devastating Disease
Ascribe Bio's Phytalix biopesticide, derived from soil microbes, combats Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB) in rice, increasing yields by up to 30% in Indian field trials, offering a sustainable alternative to harmful chemical and antibiotic treatments.
Biopesticide Phytalix Boosts Rice Yields, Combats Devastating Disease
Ascribe Bio's Phytalix biopesticide, derived from soil microbes, combats Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB) in rice, increasing yields by up to 30% in Indian field trials, offering a sustainable alternative to harmful chemical and antibiotic treatments.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Hit Spanish Agriculture
President Trump announced on Monday, April 1st, the imposition of tariffs ranging up to 15% on agricultural imports to the US, effective April 2nd, significantly impacting Spain's €3.5 billion in agro-food exports to the US, particularly its €1.013 billion olive oil exports.
Trump's Tariffs Hit Spanish Agriculture
President Trump announced on Monday, April 1st, the imposition of tariffs ranging up to 15% on agricultural imports to the US, effective April 2nd, significantly impacting Spain's €3.5 billion in agro-food exports to the US, particularly its €1.013 billion olive oil exports.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Hit Kansas Farmers Hard
President Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, imposed on April 2nd, have caused significant economic distress for Kansas farmers due to increased costs for supplies like fertilizer and farm equipment; Canada and Mexico retaliated with tariffs on U.S. goods, creating uncertainty and hi...
Trump's Tariffs Hit Kansas Farmers Hard
President Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, imposed on April 2nd, have caused significant economic distress for Kansas farmers due to increased costs for supplies like fertilizer and farm equipment; Canada and Mexico retaliated with tariffs on U.S. goods, creating uncertainty and hi...
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40% Bias Score
Netherlands Lags in Meeting Ammonia Emission Targets Despite Progress on Air Quality
A new PBL report reveals that while the Netherlands is on track to meet air quality goals, primarily due to reduced nitrogen oxide emissions, it significantly lags in achieving ammonia emission targets, largely due to agricultural practices, necessitating urgent policy changes and potentially major ...
Netherlands Lags in Meeting Ammonia Emission Targets Despite Progress on Air Quality
A new PBL report reveals that while the Netherlands is on track to meet air quality goals, primarily due to reduced nitrogen oxide emissions, it significantly lags in achieving ammonia emission targets, largely due to agricultural practices, necessitating urgent policy changes and potentially major ...
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48% Bias Score
EU Urges Firm Response to Potential US Tariffs on European Agricultural Goods
Spanish Agriculture Minister Luis Planas urged the EU to immediately respond to potential US tariffs on European agricultural products, starting April 2nd, impacting sectors like olive oil and wine, which are preemptively increasing exports. The US's action challenges free trade principles and globa...
EU Urges Firm Response to Potential US Tariffs on European Agricultural Goods
Spanish Agriculture Minister Luis Planas urged the EU to immediately respond to potential US tariffs on European agricultural products, starting April 2nd, impacting sectors like olive oil and wine, which are preemptively increasing exports. The US's action challenges free trade principles and globa...
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China to Cost Farmers Billions
New tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China are expected to cost U.S. farmers billions and raise consumer prices for meat and produce; however, the impact will vary by product, and some might see short-term price drops while President Trump weighs additional aid.
U.S. Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China to Cost Farmers Billions
New tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China are expected to cost U.S. farmers billions and raise consumer prices for meat and produce; however, the impact will vary by product, and some might see short-term price drops while President Trump weighs additional aid.
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64% Bias Score
China Retaliates Against US Tariffs With Increased Duties on Agricultural Products
Following a US tariff increase on Chinese imports, China retaliated with increased tariffs on various US agricultural products, including a 15% increase on poultry, wheat, corn, and cotton, and a 10% increase on soybeans, sorghum, and other goods; 25 US companies also face new export and investment ...
China Retaliates Against US Tariffs With Increased Duties on Agricultural Products
Following a US tariff increase on Chinese imports, China retaliated with increased tariffs on various US agricultural products, including a 15% increase on poultry, wheat, corn, and cotton, and a 10% increase on soybeans, sorghum, and other goods; 25 US companies also face new export and investment ...
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40% Bias Score
Krasnodar Krai Frost Raises Concerns for 2025 Harvest
Unusually severe frosts hit Krasnodar Krai last week, reaching -26°C in places—a 40-year low for February. While heavy snow protected many winter crops, 6,000 hectares of crops suffered damage, potentially impacting the 2025 harvest, and fertilization has been delayed.
Krasnodar Krai Frost Raises Concerns for 2025 Harvest
Unusually severe frosts hit Krasnodar Krai last week, reaching -26°C in places—a 40-year low for February. While heavy snow protected many winter crops, 6,000 hectares of crops suffered damage, potentially impacting the 2025 harvest, and fertilization has been delayed.
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40% Bias Score
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