Flesh-eating screwworm parasite infection case rises as U.S government makes emergency moveFlesh-eating screwworm parasite infection: The deadly flies were detected in Mexico late in 2024, after years of being contained at the sou...
Bed bugs torment Trump administration's USDA office as infestation returns to APHIS building in MarylandBed bugs torment Trump administration's USDA office after an infestation was reported at the George Washington Carver Center in Maryland. E...
Flesh-eating parasitic fly screwworm that could cause millions of dollars damage to US economy detectedAn outbreak in the U.S. could cause $1.8 billion in damage to Texas' economy alone, according to a USDA estimate.
Tantrum of a problem child might cool India's economic engineThe IMD has retained its forecast for a below-normal monsoon in 2026, with El Nino expected to dominate the June-September season and rainf...
Grok falls flat in Washington, undercutting SpaceX's AI growth storySpaceX's AI chatbot Grok faces significant challenges gaining traction within the U.S. government. Federal agencies show a strong preferenc...
'Am I out?' Drought and rising costs from Iran war deepen pain for US farmersAmerican farmers in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Nebraska face immense challenges. Rising fuel and fertilizer prices, linked ...
Wheat rises as drought knocks US crop rating to 30-year lowChicago wheat futures saw a rise on Tuesday. This followed a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The report indicated a 30-year...
US, China could 'clash' if Taiwan issue mishandled: Xi warns TrumpChinese President Xi Jinping has issued a stern warning to US President Donald Trump. He stated that the Taiwan issue is the most critical ...
Global rice production set to fall for first time in decadeDeclines in India, Myanmar, and the US, coupled with record consumption and trade, will reduce global stockpiles. Rising fertilizer and ene...
Why Ladybugs Suddenly Take Over Your Home Every FallLady beetles, often seen as garden helpers, can become unwelcome guests indoors. These insects seek shelter in homes during autumn. While b...
In the 1920s, Clarence Birdseye Observed Fish Freezing Instantly in Arctic Conditions: That Observation Established the Foundation for the Frozen Food IndustryClarence Birdseye observed that rapid freezing in the Arctic preserved food quality, unlike conventional methods. This insight led to the d...
USDA and Palantir sign $300 million software purchase agreementThe United States Department of Agriculture has partnered with Palantir Technologies. A $300 million agreement has been signed. This deal w...
Why You Should Never Store Potatoes in the FridgeRefrigerating potatoes is a common mistake that spoils their flavour and texture. Cold temperatures convert starch to sugar, causing bitter...
India's coffee exports may drop 5.6% this year: USDA reportIn its latest report, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said: "Current 2014-15 marketing year exports are estimated at 4.7 million ba...
- USDA pegs India's coffee output at 3.18 lakh tonnes in 2012-13
India's coffee output is expected to rise marginally by 2% in the current crop year on the back of high robusta production from Karnataka, ...
- Poor rain may hit cotton output by 12 pc this year: USDA
Cotton production in the country is likely to decline by 12 per cent to 30 million bales in the 2012-13 marketing year starting this month,...
- India's broiler meat output up 10 pc: USDA report
Notwithstanding reports of four outbreaks of bird flu, India registered 10 per cent growth in boiler production this year to 2.9 million to...