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Will Europe's Farmer Protests Make Their Way To The U.S.?
Will Europe's Farmer Protests Make Their Way To The U.S.?

Steve Cubbage says the upcoming farm bill could decide if the U.S. gets a taste for Europe's recent farmer protests.

Why Farmers Are Protesting In Europe
Why Farmers Are Protesting In Europe

Farmers are protesting across the European Union, saying they are facing rising costs and taxes, red tape, excessive environmental rules and competition from cheap food imports.

EU Seeks Revised GMO Rules to Loosen Curbs on Gene-Edited Crops
EU Seeks Revised GMO Rules to Loosen Curbs on Gene-Edited Crops

The European Commission proposed revising its rules on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) on Wednesday to loosen some restrictions for plants resulting from newer gene-editing technology.

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Sharing A Scottish Soil Success Story on World Soil Day 2022

Farmers must focus on the problems of the present. We live in a world of 8 billion people, and every one of them needs to eat every day. Whether they realize it or not, their food security depends on healthy soil.

Mission Nearly Complete: Ukraine's 1st Grain Shipment Clears Inspection
Mission Nearly Complete: Ukraine's 1st Grain Shipment Clears Inspection

Ukraine's first shipment of grain  since Russia's invasion is now one step closer to reaching its final destination of Lebanon. The UN. says the shipment of over 26,000 tons of corn was cleared to proceed Wednesday.

John Phipps: Is the Outrage By Dutch Farmers Now Being Heard by the World Enough to Prevent Policy Changes?
John Phipps: Is the Outrage By Dutch Farmers Now Being Heard by the World Enough to Prevent Policy Changes?

Europe and the Netherlands have been dealing with an increasingly incendiary political situation pitting the country’s farmers against EU government plans to decrease greenhouse gas emissions by half by 2030.

Deal to resume to Ukraine Black Sea grain exports to be signed Friday - Turkey
Deal to resume to Ukraine Black Sea grain exports to be signed Friday - Turkey

By Jonathan Spicer and Michelle Nichols ISTANBUL/UNITED NATIONS, July 21 (Reuters) - Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and U.N.

European Organic Farming Company ‘Thinks Outside the Box’ with Biomethane Tractor
European Organic Farming Company ‘Thinks Outside the Box’ with Biomethane Tractor

Auga says its M1 tractor can replace a 400 horsepower diesel tractor and run for up to 12 hours thanks to larger, quick-change gas cartridges.

EU Trade Chief Plans January U.S. Trip in Bid to Ease Tensions
EU Trade Chief Plans January U.S. Trip in Bid to Ease Tensions

The European Union’s new trade chief plans to visit Washington on Jan. 14-16 in a bid to repair transatlantic relations.

Progress Reported on Several Trade Fronts
Progress Reported on Several Trade Fronts

There is trade talk movement on several fronts right now.

European Union to Purchase U.S. Soybeans for Biofuel Production
European Union to Purchase U.S. Soybeans for Biofuel Production

The European Union has approved U.S. soybean exports to be used in the production of biofuels.

The European Union and Japan signed a landmark deal on Tuesday that will eliminate nearly all tariffs on products they trade.
Japan, EU Draw Closer With Trade Pact

The European Union and Japan signed a landmark deal on Tuesday that will eliminate nearly all tariffs on products they trade.

More U.S. Beef Could be Destined for Europe
More U.S. Beef Could be Destined for Europe

The European Union might be willing to accept more imports of U.S. beef to help ease trade tension with President Trump.