Farmers in France are taking action. They are stopping trucks at major locations. This includes the biggest container port and a key highway near Paris. They are doing checks on imported food. Why? They are upset about a trade deal between the EU and Mercosur. They believe this deal will bring unfai
Edible Garden, a company known for its sustainable farming, has made a big move. They've put their sports nutrition line, Kick. , on Walmart's website. This is a big deal because Walmart reaches millions of people. Kick. is made for athletes and active folks who want simple, healthy nutrition. It's
The EU is trying to get all its member countries to agree on a trade deal with Mercosur. This deal has been in the works for 25 years and is supposed to be a big win for exports. But not everyone is on board yet. Italy and France are the main holdouts. They have concerns about cheap beef and sugar
Bitfarms Ltd. , a well-known Bitcoin mining company, made a bold decision to leave Latin America. This move comes as a surprise to many, but it's not entirely unexpected given the challenges in the crypto mining world. Bitcoin mining involves using powerful computers to solve complex math problems a
Farmers are in a tight spot. They're already dealing with low crop prices and high costs for things like fertilizer and seeds. Now, the extra help they get to pay for health insurance is ending soon. This could leave many without coverage. James Davis, a farmer in Louisiana, is worried. His insuran
In the world of tiny creatures, there's a new hero for chickens. Meet Y86, a special kind of bacteria found in the guts of chickens. It's not just any bacteria, though. It's a champion at fighting off bad germs and can handle tough conditions. Y86 is a type of Lactobacillus gallinarum. Scientists f
South Korea is finally putting an end to its controversial bear bile farming industry. This practice, which has been widely criticized, involves keeping bears in captivity to extract their bile, a substance used in traditional medicine. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has announced a
Keeping hens healthy and productive is a big deal for farmers. A recent study looked at how molting affects hens in two different flocks. One group had access to free-range during molting, while the other did not. The study found that both groups saw a drop in egg production during molting, but they
Europe aims to be climate neutral by 2050. One way to get there is by using forests to store more carbon. This is called carbon farming. But how can this be done? And what are the best ways to do it? First, let's talk about afforestation. This is when trees are planted on land that was not previous
Farmers in the Midwest are having a rough time. Money is tight, and profits are low. To help, the University of Illinois Extension is teaching farmers how to check their financial health. They use something called a balance sheet. This sheet shows what the farm owns and what it owes. Lenders look a
