Global grain trader Viterra is in talks to merge with U.S. rival Bunge Ltd (BG.N), a person familiar with the matter said, in a potential mega deal that would reshape the top tier of global grains merchants.
There is no certainty that Viterra, part-owned by Switzerland-based mining and trading giant Glencore (GLEN.L), will be able to reach an agreement on the terms, the source said, requesting anonymity as these discussions are confidential.
Read MoreLeaders from several countries recently attended the Sustaining Our Seas conference to discuss illegal fishing off Africa’s coast and a host of other national and international issues.
The meeting was hosted by the LSU AgCenter in Baton Rouge and sponsored by the Sustainable Economic and Educational Development Solutions (SEEDS) Institute.
Read MoreAccording to the National Agricultural Statistics Service in Louisiana, there were 6.9 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sunday, May 28, 2023. Topsoil moisture supplies were 0 percent very short, 14 percent short, 66 percent adequate, and 20 percent surplus.
Read MoreFour rural historic sites found their way onto the list of the 11 Most Endangered Historic Places released recently by The National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The rural sites include a gas station that has been a focal point for the Hualapai Tribal community for almost a century in Arizona. The other rural sites include West Bank of St. John the Baptist Parish in Louisiana and the home and studio of L.V. Hull, who filled her front yard with public art, in Kosciusko, Mississippi.
Read MoreVermilion Parish is known for its fresh seafood, bountiful agriculture, great geographical access via roads and waterways, and rich history of cultural and eco-tourism.
All of these parish assets were exhibited recently as Vermilion Economic Development Alliance (VEDA) welcomed six congressional staffers from the office of United States Senator John Kennedy’s office to Louisiana for a Vermilion Parish industry tour.
Read MoreVegetable growers all over Louisiana are facing southern bacterial wilt and bacterial spot in tomatoes and pepper production.
LSU AgCenter plant doctor Raj Singh said Southern bacterial wilt is caused by the soil-borne bacterium, Ralstonia solanacearum.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission will host its next saddle microchipping event Friday, June 2, from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. It will be held in conjunction with the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association’s (LHSRA) Junior High and High School Finals at the West Cal Arena located at 401 Arena Rd. in Sulphur, Louisiana.
Read MoreThe Louisiana FFA is pleased to announce the grand opening of its much-awaited state convention expo. The Career and Tradeshow is presented by U.S. Army ROTC and opens on June 5th at 11:00 am at the Randolph Riverfront Center in Alexandria, Louisiana. Exhibitions include colleges, trade schools, and industry representatives. Special guests include viral content creators of the ag industry including Farm Stuff with Darrell, Tratter Co., Wandering Maverick Boutique, and more.
Read MoreLSU AgCenter rice researchers are inviting producers and industry professionals to the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station for its annual field day to be held here on Wednesday, June 28.
Read MoreSeven of the 10 states receiving the most commodity payments are in the South . PLC made 99% of payments in 6 of them and 86% of payments in Texas. Collectively, these 7 states accounted for 86% of PLC payments. The other 3 states in the top 10 are in the Northern Plains. ARC-CO accounted for over 90% of their payments.
Read MoreInspectors with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission (LSBC) have noticed an uptick in the number of scams related to livestock sales and want to make the public aware so that they can make smart business decisions. The Livestock Brand Commission has conducted several investigations where farmers have encountered scams relating to livestock sales over the past few weeks.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry wants to make livestock owners aware of an important date coming up. Starting on June 11, 2023, over-the-counter (OTC) livestock antibiotics will require veterinary oversight as a result of a new federal rule from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This includes both animals intended for food production and those that do not enter the food supply, such as dogs, cats, backyard poultry, pet rabbits, and pot-bellied pigs.
Read MoreA large part of my job as an Extension weed specialist is trying to troubleshoot the myriad of problems that occur on the farm. I often feel like Sherlock Holmes in pursuit of his nemesis, Professor Moriarty. But plants can’t talk, memories fade (mine included), and environmental conditions are never quite normal, which all can make this process very challenging.
I recently polled my Extension weed science counterparts across the South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MO, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA) on common problems that occur in their respective states.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) to July 14, 2023, to give producers more time to apply for assistance. The original deadline was June 2.
Read MoreAs the southwest Louisiana rice crop begins to gain momentum, growers and industry reps in the region joined researchers from the Louisiana State University AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey (HRC) Rice Research Station on Wednesday to hear early reports on the field variety trials in their perspective areas.
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