WebWire | News by Industry : Agriculture / Aquaculture

Why the future of cotton might not need a field

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:16:06 EDT

- - • Spanish company Magtech is exploring how hydroponics and AI can reduce cotton's reliance on water, pesticides and fertile land. - - • The project combines soilless cultivation with AI-driven monitoring to improve efficiency and resource use. - - • With the first garments already produced in Spain and a second site underway in India, the initiative is now moving beyond the lab. - - - - Grown conventionally, cotton comes with several challenges. It consumes huge volumes of water, n...

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KB Equipment Rental Raises Funds for Dayton District Volunteer Fire Department at Dayton Fair

Wed, 9 Sep 2026 15:29:21 EDT

KB Equipment Rental once again demonstrated its commitment to the local community this past week, raising funds for the Dayton District Volunteer Fire Department during the Dayton Fair. - - In addition to raising funds throughout the fair, KB Equipment Rental generously donated the use of its equipment before and throughout the event. Prior to the fair, the equipment was used to help dig water lines and prepare the fairgrounds, and the company continued providing equipment and assistanc...

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CPKC begins new Canadian crop year with August monthly grain record

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 10:27:21 EDT

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) said today it has set a new August monthly record for transporting Canadian grain and grain products, moving 2.54 million metric tonnes (MMT) and 26,051 carloads in August 2026, marking a strong start to the new crop year. The new August achievement beat the previous tonnage and carload records set in August 2020. - - The new August monthly record covers the first four weeks of the 2026-2027 crop year which began Aug. 1, 2026. - - CPKC...

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National Public Lands Day on September 26 Keeps America's 250th Year of Service Going

Tue, 1 Sep 2026 09:32:34 EDT

July 4th may be behind us, but the nation's 250th anniversary celebration is far from over, and National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is a part of it. - - On Saturday, September 26, communities across the country will mark the 33rd annual NPLD, one of the nation's largest single-day volunteering event for public lands, as part of a nationwide push to make 2026 the biggest year of service in American history. - - Caring for Our Shared America - - Coordinated by the National Environmental Edu...

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Foreign Bottom Trawling is Exacerbating Food and Nutrition Insecurity, New Study Finds

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:23:50 EDT

Every day, foreign fishing fleets haul nutrient-rich fish out of the waters of countries with some of the world's highest levels of malnutrition and food insecurity. A new study, led by Oceana scientists and published in npj Ocean Sustainability, finds that if that catch stayed local instead of being shipped abroad, it could improve nutrient intake for up to 10.6 million people in 35 countries, especially West African nations.  - - Foreign fishing vessels often travel to the water...

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Greenpeace voice alarm over verdict on human trafficking onboard fishing vessel, call for justice

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:07:09 EDT

Today, Taiwan's Kaohsiung District Court found the captain and chief officer not guilty in a case involving allegations of human trafficking and labor exploitation aboard Da Wang, a Taiwanese-owned, Vanuatu-flagged tuna fishing vessel that exported its fish globally. - - The case dates back to June 2019, when a 19-year-old Indonesian fisher, Sunoto, was reportedly struck in the back of the head while working aboard the Da Wang and was found dead in the cabin the following morning. Prosecuto...

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American Chemical Society names Syngenta's Camilla Corsi the 2026 winner of prestigious International Award for Research in Agrochemicals

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:12:44 EDT

- - • Recognition of R&D leadership in crop protection - • Camilla Corsi honored for contributions to the discovery of fungicides, insecticides and nematicides - • Syngenta delivering industry-leading pipeline and strong new blockbuster products - - - Camilla Corsi, Head of Crop Protection Research & Development at Syngenta, is the winner of the prestigious 2026 American Chemical Society (ACS) International Award for Research in Agrochemicals. The ACS Fall Meeting, starting today, will hold...

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Regulatory disclosure regarding Gulf Coast Ammonia plant

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:39:39 EDT

On July 2, 2026, Yara announced its acquisition of GCA Finance LLC, GCA Operations LLC and its subsidiary Gulf Coast Ammonia LLC (GCA). On August 20, GCA received a copy of a request for arbitration which includes an allegation that the claimant has suffered loss and damages amounting to at least USD 2 billion for alleged wrongful termination of an ammonia offtake agreement. - - GCA strongly disputes that the termination was wrongful, rejects the claims in their entirety and will vigorously...

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Bunge to Present at Barclays Annual Global Consumer Conference

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:20:39 EDT

Bunge Global SA (NYSE: BG) announced that company management will participate in a fireside chat at the upcoming 2026 Barclays Annual Global Consumer Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 3:00 p.m. ET. - - To listen to the live event, visit Bunge.com/events-and-presentations and click on the webcast link. A transcript and replay will be available for a limited time following the presentation. - - About Bunge - At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver es...

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RHS urges Britain to make autumn as important as spring for planting as drought and heatwaves put gardens under pressure

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:48:28 EDT

Trees, shrubs and climbers provide shade and are vital natural air conditioners, but spring-planted trees can be quickly exposed to heatwaves and dry spells before their roots are established. Planting in autumn gives them a head start: cooler weather reduces water loss, winter rain keeps soil moist, and by summer they are better rooted and more resilient to heat and drought. - - Hardy woody and non-woody perennials also benefit from the autumn advantage. Warm, moist soil fuels root growth,...

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Muntons Joins Forces with HEINEKEN UK For Major UK Regenerative Agriculture Malting Barley Programme

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:51:22 EDT

The Stowmarket-based maltster, Muntons, has joined forces with HEINEKEN UK as part of one of the UK's leading regenerative malting barley programmes, designed to support farmers to adopt more sustainable and resilient farming practices at scale. - - Farmers will be directly paid a premium on regenerative barley yields, helping to reduce the risk of changing farming practices and making the transition commercially viable. This approach, combined with the scale of the programme, sets it apart...

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“Eat or Be Eaten” by Dr. Rick

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:22:03 EDT

“Eat or Be Eaten” by Dr. Rick Bein is an engaging collection of firsthand experiences, agricultural observations, scientific investigations, and unforgettable encounters with the natural world. - - Drawing on his background as a geographical agriculturalist and experiences during and after his Peace Corps service, Bein takes readers across continents to explore the complicated relationship between people, food production, wildlife, and the environment. - - What makes this book particularly...

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