Agriculture news articles 2019

Here are some notable agriculture news articles from 2019:

  1. USDA Reports Record Corn and Soybean Yields (August 2019)

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported record-high yields for corn and soybeans in 2019, with corn yields reaching 13.1 billion bushels and soybean yields reaching 4.6 billion bushels.

Source: USDA News Release

  1. Climate Change Impacts Global Food Security (September 2019)

A report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned that climate change is already affecting global food security, with rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns threatening crop yields and food availability.

Source: IPCC News Release

  1. US-China Trade War Hits US Farmers (October 2019)

The ongoing trade war between the United States and China had a significant impact on US farmers, with many reporting reduced exports and revenue losses.

Source: CNN Business

  1. Gene Editing Technology Advances in Agriculture (June 2019)

Scientists made significant advances in gene editing technology, including the development of new tools and techniques for editing genes in crops.

Source: Science Magazine

  1. Drought Hits Australian Agriculture (February 2019)

A severe drought hit Australia, affecting the country's agriculture sector and leading to widespread crop failures and livestock losses.

Source: ABC News

  1. USDA Proposes New Rules for Organic Farming (March 2019)

The USDA proposed new rules for organic farming, including changes to the National Organic Program and the Organic Standards Board.

Source: Organic Trade Association

  1. Farmers Struggle with Mental Health (April 2019)

A report by the American Farm Bureau Federation highlighted the struggles many farmers face with mental health, including stress, anxiety, and depression.

Source: American Farm Bureau Federation

  1. New Pesticide Regulations Take Effect (June 2019)

New regulations on pesticide use took effect in the United States, aimed at reducing the environmental impact of pesticides and protecting human health.

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

  1. African Swine Fever Spreads Globally (July 2019)

African Swine Fever, a highly contagious and deadly disease, spread to several countries around the world, including China, the United States, and Europe.

Source: World Organization for Animal Health

  1. Farmers Adapt to Climate Change (November 2019)

Farmers around the world are adapting to climate change by adopting new technologies, practices, and strategies to mitigate the impacts of changing weather patterns and temperature increases.

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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