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Karnataka MSP row: Factory owners, unions to meet as sugarcane farmers turn up heat

Karnataka's factory owners association and unions are set to meet regarding the Minimum Support Price increase. State Minister Satish Jarkiholi stated that discussions will occur under the Deputy Commissioner's leadership. Farmers have also raised demands for higher sugar prices amid ongoing protests in Mandya. The concerns involve sugarcane pricing disputes…

The Economic Times · Nov 3

Soy Infant Formulas Carried the Highest Aluminum Levels in New FDA Testing, Though No Federal Limit Exists Yet

New FDA testing found higher aluminum levels in soy-based infant formulas than in other product types, but the agency has set no limit and says the results do not show any formula is unsafe.

Medical Daily · Nov 3

115 acres of historic Alaska dairy farm protected for agriculture

In June 2025, Grover Farm in Palmer, Alaska, secured permanent protection under a conservation easement agreement. This agreement was reached between the Alaska Farmland Trust Corporation and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. The easement prevents the land from being developed, preserving it for future agricultural use. Established by the…

The Times of India · Nov 2

Karnataka milk price hike: Nandini rates revised from today, check new prices of milk and curd

Karnataka has introduced new pricing for Nandini milk and curd, causing a rise in expenses for consumers. The increase spans from Rs 8 to Rs 12 per litre across different milk varieties. This decision will be advantageous for an estimated 26.89 lakh dairy farmers, as the state has raised the…

The Economic Times · Nov 1

Fuel, forex and farmers: Why India is betting big on maize

A grain that once fed chickens now fuels cars and, soon, planes. The harder question is whether Indian farms can keep up with the demand it has created.

The Economic Times · Nov 1

Karnataka bandh: Sugarcane farmers protest at Vijayapura toll gate over demand for Rs 5,500 per tonne

Protests by sugarcane farmers took place at the Hittinahalli toll gate in Vijayapura district. They demanded a price of Rs 5,500 per tonne for their sugarcane amidst a statewide bandh. Farmers expressed their dissatisfaction with both state and central governments regarding the support price dispute. Meanwhile, responses to the bandh…

The Economic Times · Oct 31

Karnataka sugarcane growers stage demo to press for their demands, district officials impose restrictions

Farmers in North Karnataka are intensifying their protest over the procurement price of sugarcane and other related issues. They staged blockades and sit-ins across several locations including Belagavi and Dharwad. The farmers are demanding a fair price of Rs 5,500 per tonne for sugarcane and other reforms. Local administrations have…

The Economic Times · Oct 31

Judge Blocks Farm Amphitheater: court backs conservation easement; landowner may appeal

A recent ruling by a Superior Court judge has put the brakes on the proposed outdoor amphitheater at Union Grove Farm, North Carolina. The Triangle Land Conservancy raised alarms over land-use regulations intended to safeguard agricultural landscapes. This dispute stems from a conservation easement put in place during the 1990s,…

The Times of India · Oct 31

PM releases Rs 3,000 crore PM-KISAN instalment to over 35.38 lakh Odisha farmers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme on Friday, transferring over Rs 18,690 crore to more than 9.34 crore farmers across India. In Odisha, 35.38 lakh beneficiaries received financial assistance as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi joined the programme virtually from Bhubaneswar. Majhi also spoke…

The Economic Times · Oct 30

Bird Flu Strikes 29 U.S. Poultry Flocks in 30 Days, Led by Illinois Egg Farm with 934,600 Hens

USDA data show H5N1 in 29 poultry flocks over the past month, including a large Illinois egg farm, while officials offer precautions for exposed workers and consumers.

Medical Daily · Oct 30