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Colombian gov't land plans to unfold depending on resources -minister

The Colombian government's plans to buy parcels of land and deliver them to rural communities as part of a promised agricultural reform will develop gradually, Agriculture Minister Cecilia Lopez said on Tuesday, citing availability of funds and a complex process.

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U.S. agriculture agency extends climate funding to small farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will distribute an additional $325 million in funding for projects tailored to smaller-scale farmers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, taking its total annual investment in climate-friendly farming to more than $3 billion, the agency announced Monday.

Reuters

Exclusive-Ukraine port of Odesa not operating after Russian drone attack on energy facilities -minister

The Ukrainian port of Odesa was not operating on Sunday after the latest Russian attack on the region's energy system, Agriculture Minister Mykola Solsky said, but added that grains traders were not expected to suspend exports.

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Former Ky. Rep. Jonathan Shell files to run for agriculture commissioner

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State seeks fine, criminal charges in teen’s tower ride death at Orlando theme park

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has determined the operator of the Orlando Free Fall, the ride from which 14-year-old tourist Tyre Sampson fell to his death in March, broke numerous laws in operating the ride and is seeking to fine the company over $250,000.

Orlando Sentinel

The Horseracing Case, Part 2: Private Delegation Before and After Schechter Poultry

The Supreme Court has never held that private delegations have any special unfavorable treatment under the Article I Nondelegation Doctrine: quite the opposite!

Reason

FTX failure may strengthen case for more robust crypto regulation

WASHINGTON — The spectacular collapse of major cryptocurrency exchange FTX is prompting calls for stronger regulation in Congress, where some bipartisan proposals are being characterized as too industry friendly.

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FTX failure may strengthen case for more robust crypto regulation - Roll Call

Lawmakers say the collapse of FTX should strengthen the case for Congress to pass legislation to regulate the cryptocurrency industry.

Roll Call

Vilsack sees farmers keeping climate on congressional agenda - Roll Call

At United Nations conference, Agriculture secretary says farmer interest in federal funding for climate-smart agriculture remains high.

Roll Call

Executive at Australia’s pesticides authority allegedly urinated on staff at function, Senate hears

Agriculture minister Murray Watt says he is seeking an ‘urgent briefing’ over the alleged 2021 incident

The Guardian - AU

Urgent briefing after 'private urination'

The minister for agriculture wants an urgent briefing after allegations that a senior staff member at a government agency had a "private urination incident".

AAP

Young farmers the angriest of all, says Todd Muller

The hopelessness and anger in the rural sector right now is palpable in a way he's never seen before, National's agriculture spokesperson tells political editor Jo Moir.

Newsroom.co.nz

USDA says more than $200M will help meat processors expand

The Agriculture Department announced more than $223 million in grants and loans Wednesday to help small and mid-sized meat processing plants expand to help boost competition in the highly concentrated industry

The Independent UK

WA farm lobby group says Yungngora Association Incorporated's penalty for cattle death inadequate

An agriculture body says a suspended $250,000 fine over the death of 100 cattle is "punishment with a feather duster".

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Bird flu infects Iowa egg farm with 1 million chickens

Iowa agriculture officials say another commercial egg farm has been infected with bird flu, the first commercial farm case identified since April when a turkey farm was infected

Reuters

Russia is ready to supply up to 500,000 T of grain to poorest countries - TASS

Russia is ready to supply up to 500,000 tonnes of grain to poor countries in the next four months, with assistance from Turkey, TASS news agency cited Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev as saying on Saturday.

The Independent UK

USDA announces $759M for high-speed internet in rural areas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is announcing $759 million in grants and loans to enable rural communities to access high-speed internet

Radio France Internationale

Malawi's President Chakwera fires agriculture minister and deputy in crackdown on fraud

In a televised address to the nation, Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera fired Agriculture Minister Lobin Lowe and his deputy to immediate effect for “incompetence and gross negligence.”

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Both have deep Texas roots, but Sid Miller and Susan Hays offer stark contrast in fight for ag commissioner

The state’s agriculture commissioner oversees a vast portfolio including farming and ranching, rural health care and the scales you use at grocery store checkout.

The Independent UK

Puerto Rico struggles to recover after hurricane razed crops

Puerto Rico's agriculture minister says Hurricane Fiona destroyed $159 million worth of crops in Puerto Rico when it hit a month ago, decimating fields of plantains, bananas and other crops

Benzinga

Pennsylvania Launches Grant Program To Support Booming Hemp Industry

Pennsylvania's Department Of Agriculture is calling for “proposals from nonprofit marketing and promotion organizations for projects aimed at increasing sales, export, or consumer awareness” of the state's

The Independent UK

Report: Hurricane Ian farm loss could reach $1.56B

A new report finds preliminary agriculture losses in Florida from Hurricane Ian’s high winds and drenching rains could reach $1.56 billion, with citrus, cattle, vegetable and melon operations hit the hardest

AAP

Queensland minister apologies for slur

Queensland agriculture minister Mark Furner has "unreservedly apologised" for making a "dopey, stupid woman" comment in parliament.

ABC News

Queensland's Agriculture Minister Mark Furner apologises after 'dopey, stupid woman' comment in parliament

Queensland's Agriculture Minister Mark Furner apologises "unreservedly" for an insulting comment against an opposition MP which has been labelled misogynistic, with the Premier saying she's disappointed.

Reuters

Colombia reaches deal to buy land from cattle ranchers

Colombia's government has reached a deal with cattle farmers to buy 3 million hectares (7.4 million acres) of land, earmarked for poor rural farmers to push agrarian reform aimed at boosting food production and tackling poverty, the minister of agriculture said on Friday.

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