Ag in the News

08/16/2010

National and International

Bank On It
The USDA Soybean Germplasm Collection in Urbana, Ill., preserves U.S. varieties developed more than 70 years ago, which is important for research work, says curator Randy Nelson. What happens when natural diversity disappears is etched into history by the Irish Potato Famine of the 1840s. MORE!

Wheat’s Comeback
Advancements in wheat research and technology could lead the way for varieties that resist disease, handle environmental stress and increase yield. For many years, wheat has been ignored compared with other crops in terms of research and technology. MORE!

Floods Lead to Skyrocketing Food Prices
Is Local Food Sustainable? Fears mount on food price impact of Russian drought The prices of basic items such as tomatoes, onions, potatoes and squash have in some cases quadrupled in recent days, putting them out of reach for many Pakistanis. MORE!

How Now Soy Cow?; Dairy Aisles Filled to Overflowing With Traditional and Other Milks
The nation's dairyfarmers have asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to require nondairy products to be labeled something other than "milk." MORE!

Egypt to Secure 75% of Wheat needs in 10 Years
Gulke Audio Commentary on WASDE and Crop Production WASDE: Ending Corn Stocks Lowest in Recent Years Caution on 2011 Wheat Planting Egypt will be able to secure 75 to 80 percent of its wheat needs within 10 years, Egypt's official MENA news agency quoted the Agriculture Minister Amin Abbaza as saying on Tuesday. MORE!