Former Ky. Rep. Jonathan Shell files to run for agriculture commissioner Former Ky. Rep. Jonathan Shell files to run for agriculture commissioner WEKU · Nov 30, 2022
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 · Nov 23, 2022
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 · Nov 22, 2022
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. Tribune News Service · Nov 15, 2022
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 · Nov 15, 2022
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 · Nov 14, 2022
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 · Nov 8, 2022
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 · Nov 8, 2022
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 · Nov 2, 2022
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". ABC News · Nov 2, 2022
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 The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022
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. Reuters · Oct 29, 2022
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 The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022
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.” Radio France Internationale · Oct 26, 2022
The Texas Tribune · Oct 20, 2022 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 · Oct 18, 2022 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 · Oct 18, 2022 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 · Oct 18, 2022 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 · Oct 13, 2022 Queensland minister apologies for slur Queensland agriculture minister Mark Furner has "unreservedly apologised" for making a "dopey, stupid woman" comment in parliament.
ABC News · Oct 12, 2022 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 · Oct 7, 2022 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.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 7, 2022 How the debunked conspiracy film “2000 Mules” became Texas Republican orthodoxy Watchdog groups fear the film will fuel chaos in the upcoming midterm elections and could be a pretext for more restrictive voting laws in the future.
The Times of India · Oct 6, 2022 Gujarat has taken up natural farming, says CM Bhupendra Patel AHMEDABAD: A review meeting on the use of digital technology in the field of natural farming and agriculture in the country was held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Union home minister Amit Shah.
ABC News · Oct 5, 2022 National Carp Control Plan handed to Agriculture Department after years of delays The plan and its associated documents have not been made public yet, but the Shadow Agriculture Minister says it is time for the plan to be released.
Reuters · Oct 4, 2022 Russia: annual grain harvest to grow 5 million tonnes thanks to 'new territories' Russia's grain harvest is set to grow by about 5 million tonnes a year thanks to its incorporation of four Ukrainian territories, Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev said on Tuesday.