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Eight crops endangered by climate change

By Oliver Morrison

From staple crops like potatoes and maize, to cash crops for wealthier customers like cocoa and coffee, climate change is having a widespread impact on global agricultural production.

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OSHA cites ADM for explosion at Decatur plant

By Jane Byrne

The US Department of Labor claims that to Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) failed to carry out inspections and testing of equipment, resulting in an explosion and injuries to employees at one of its facilities.

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WASDE: Drop in corn and soybean prices

By Jane Byrne

Corn and soybean prices fell after USDA estimates for US supplies were larger than markets had expected, but wheat failed to rise on a deep cut to world inventory hopes, finds CRM Agri.

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Sorghum: time for a revival?

By Lynda Searby

Sorghum is an 'underutilized' grain but could be a sustainable and nutritional addition to animal diets, whilst also benefiting grower economics through lower input costs than corn, according to Sorghum United.

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Canadian insect ingredient producer secures investment

By Jane Byrne

Eat & Beyond Global Holdings Inc, an investment company focused on the plant-based and alternative protein sector has completed the acquisition of 50% of the shares and 100% of outstanding capital warrants in Canadian BSFL producer, Goldbloom Enterprises...