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Wholesale Egg Prices Drop 15%, but Volatility Remains
Wholesale egg prices fell 15% in the first week of March to \$6.85 a dozen due to reduced demand and a two-week respite from significant avian flu outbreaks; however, prices are expected to rise again due to upcoming holidays (Easter and Passover) and the spring bird migration.
Wholesale Egg Prices Drop 15%, but Volatility Remains
Wholesale egg prices fell 15% in the first week of March to \$6.85 a dozen due to reduced demand and a two-week respite from significant avian flu outbreaks; however, prices are expected to rise again due to upcoming holidays (Easter and Passover) and the spring bird migration.
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44% Bias Score
Planthopper Threatens Lower Saxony's Potato and Sugar Beet Crops
The planthopper-transmitted bacteria threaten potato and sugar beet crops in Lower Saxony, prompting the CDU to request emergency insecticide approval, while the state government acknowledges the significant economic risk and suggests long-term solutions via new breeding methods.
Planthopper Threatens Lower Saxony's Potato and Sugar Beet Crops
The planthopper-transmitted bacteria threaten potato and sugar beet crops in Lower Saxony, prompting the CDU to request emergency insecticide approval, while the state government acknowledges the significant economic risk and suggests long-term solutions via new breeding methods.
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48% Bias Score
USDA Cuts $1 Billion in Funding for Local Food Programs
The USDA cut $1 billion in funding for two programs supporting local food purchases by schools and food banks, impacting 40 states, due to a shift toward long-term fiscal initiatives under the Trump administration and DOGE.
USDA Cuts $1 Billion in Funding for Local Food Programs
The USDA cut $1 billion in funding for two programs supporting local food purchases by schools and food banks, impacting 40 states, due to a shift toward long-term fiscal initiatives under the Trump administration and DOGE.
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52% Bias Score
Microplastics Cut Global Food Supplies by 4-14%, Threatening 400 Million More with Starvation
A new assessment reveals that microplastic pollution is reducing global food supplies by 4-14%, impacting staple crops and potentially increasing the number of starving people by 400 million in the next two decades; the greatest impact is seen in Asia.
Microplastics Cut Global Food Supplies by 4-14%, Threatening 400 Million More with Starvation
A new assessment reveals that microplastic pollution is reducing global food supplies by 4-14%, impacting staple crops and potentially increasing the number of starving people by 400 million in the next two decades; the greatest impact is seen in Asia.
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48% Bias Score
Netherlands Launches Pilot Project Selling Eggs from Avian Influenza-Vaccinated Chickens
The Netherlands launches a pilot project selling eggs from chickens vaccinated against avian influenza, starting today with the vaccination of the first chicks; the eggs will be available in stores in approximately six months.
Netherlands Launches Pilot Project Selling Eggs from Avian Influenza-Vaccinated Chickens
The Netherlands launches a pilot project selling eggs from chickens vaccinated against avian influenza, starting today with the vaccination of the first chicks; the eggs will be available in stores in approximately six months.
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36% Bias Score
FEWS NET Shutdown Threatens Global Food Security
The US-led Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), which uses data from multiple sources to predict food crises, has shut down due to Trump administration cuts to foreign aid, leaving personnel unpaid and vital data offline, impacting over 30 countries.
FEWS NET Shutdown Threatens Global Food Security
The US-led Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), which uses data from multiple sources to predict food crises, has shut down due to Trump administration cuts to foreign aid, leaving personnel unpaid and vital data offline, impacting over 30 countries.
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48% Bias Score
Japan Aims for Eightfold Increase in Rice Exports by 2030
Japan plans to increase rice exports eightfold to 350,000 tons by 2030 to address domestic shortages and boost agricultural exports to 5 trillion yen, while increasing food-related spending by tourists to 4.5 trillion yen.
Japan Aims for Eightfold Increase in Rice Exports by 2030
Japan plans to increase rice exports eightfold to 350,000 tons by 2030 to address domestic shortages and boost agricultural exports to 5 trillion yen, while increasing food-related spending by tourists to 4.5 trillion yen.
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44% Bias Score
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Secure US Agriculture Supply Chains from China
Reps. Ashley Hinson and Sen. Pete Ricketts introduced the Securing American Agriculture Act, a bipartisan bill requiring the USDA to assess agricultural supply chain vulnerabilities, reduce reliance on China, and strengthen domestic production to mitigate national security risks.
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Secure US Agriculture Supply Chains from China
Reps. Ashley Hinson and Sen. Pete Ricketts introduced the Securing American Agriculture Act, a bipartisan bill requiring the USDA to assess agricultural supply chain vulnerabilities, reduce reliance on China, and strengthen domestic production to mitigate national security risks.
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52% Bias Score
UK Government Halts Post-Brexit Farming Payment Scheme
The UK government unexpectedly halted its post-Brexit Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) program, leaving 224 farmers without funding and causing widespread anger among agricultural groups due to the lack of a replacement plan and slow application processes.
UK Government Halts Post-Brexit Farming Payment Scheme
The UK government unexpectedly halted its post-Brexit Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) program, leaving 224 farmers without funding and causing widespread anger among agricultural groups due to the lack of a replacement plan and slow application processes.
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52% Bias Score
Gaza Food Supply Study Exposes Hamas's Control Over Aid Distribution
A new study analyzing food shipments to Gaza from January to July 2024 found sufficient caloric intake to meet or exceed international standards, despite reports of hunger, exposing Hamas's control over distribution as the primary reason for lack of access.
Gaza Food Supply Study Exposes Hamas's Control Over Aid Distribution
A new study analyzing food shipments to Gaza from January to July 2024 found sufficient caloric intake to meet or exceed international standards, despite reports of hunger, exposing Hamas's control over distribution as the primary reason for lack of access.
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56% Bias Score
FEWS NET Offline: US Funding Cuts Halt Global Famine Warning System
The US-funded Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), vital for predicting food crises in over 30 countries, is offline due to funding cuts under the Trump administration, halting staff payments, data access, and eight-month projections, jeopardizing food security efforts globally.
FEWS NET Offline: US Funding Cuts Halt Global Famine Warning System
The US-funded Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), vital for predicting food crises in over 30 countries, is offline due to funding cuts under the Trump administration, halting staff payments, data access, and eight-month projections, jeopardizing food security efforts globally.
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44% Bias Score
Netherlands Seeks EU Approval to Replace Russian Fertilizers with Processed Animal Manure
The Dutch government proposes using processed animal manure to replace Russian fertilizers, seeking EU approval amid potential sanctions on Russian imports to reduce dependence and address domestic manure surplus.
Netherlands Seeks EU Approval to Replace Russian Fertilizers with Processed Animal Manure
The Dutch government proposes using processed animal manure to replace Russian fertilizers, seeking EU approval amid potential sanctions on Russian imports to reduce dependence and address domestic manure surplus.
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36% Bias Score
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