Agriculture news 2019

Here are some of the top agriculture news stories from 2019:

1. Trade Wars Impact Agriculture: The ongoing trade wars between the US and China, as well as other countries, had a significant impact on the agriculture industry in 2019. Tariffs and retaliatory measures led to decreased exports and lower prices for many agricultural commodities.
2. Drought and Wildfires in the US: A severe drought affected the US in 2019, particularly in the Midwest and Western states. Wildfires also ravaged parts of the country, including California, Oregon, and Washington, causing significant damage to crops and livestock.
3. African Swine Fever Outbreak: An outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in China led to the culling of millions of pigs, causing a global shortage of pork and impacting the agriculture industry worldwide.
4. Gene Editing Technology Advances: Gene editing technology, such as CRISPR, continued to advance in 2019, with researchers using it to develop new crop varieties and improve disease resistance.
5. Sustainable Agriculture Gains Momentum: The trend towards sustainable agriculture continued to gain momentum in 2019, with many farmers adopting practices such as regenerative agriculture, organic farming, and cover cropping.
6. USDA Announces New Farm Bill: The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the 2018 Farm Bill, which included provisions for agricultural research, conservation programs, and crop insurance.
7. Climate Change Impacts Agriculture: Climate change continued to have significant impacts on agriculture in 2019, including more frequent and severe weather events, changing temperature and precipitation patterns, and increased pest and disease pressure.
8. Farmers Use Technology to Improve Efficiency: Farmers continued to adopt new technologies, such as precision agriculture, autonomous farming, and data analytics, to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
9. Food Waste Reduction Efforts: Efforts to reduce food waste continued in 2019, with many organizations and governments launching initiatives to reduce food waste and improve food security.
10. Agriculture and Climate Change: The agriculture industry continued to grapple with the impacts of climate change, including more frequent and severe weather events, changing temperature and precipitation patterns, and increased pest and disease pressure.

Some of the top agriculture news stories from 2019 include:

• "US Farmers Face Uncertainty as Trade Wars Continue" (The New York Times)
• "Drought and Wildfires Wreak Havoc on US Agriculture" (The Washington Post)
• "African Swine Fever Outbreak Spreads to More Countries" (Reuters)
• "Gene Editing Technology Advances in Agriculture" (Scientific American)
• "Sustainable Agriculture Gains Momentum as Farmers Adopt New Practices" (The Guardian)
• "USDA Announces New Farm Bill Provisions" (USDA)
• "Climate Change Impacts Agriculture, Farmers Adapt" (The Wall Street Journal)
• "Farmers Use Technology to Improve Efficiency and Reduce Costs" (Forbes)
• "Food Waste Reduction Efforts Gain Momentum" (The Food Waste Reduction Alliance)
• "Agriculture and Climate Change: A Growing Concern" (The Guardian)

These are just a few examples of the many agriculture news stories from 2019.