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USDA Payments for Organic Farmers Delayed 0
- Global Agribusiness
- April 1, 2026
Three months into 2026, the agency has not indicated when those funds might be made available. Due to rising costs of both certification and other farm necessities, it will likely result in fewer farmers pursuing certification, said Kate Mendenhall, executive director of the Organic Farmers Association. “It’s the small farms where it really makes a
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Plant Population Per Acre for Crops: Spacing Chart & Plants Per Acre Table 0
- Global Agribusiness
- April 1, 2026
Written by Agri Farming Editorial TeamReviewed by agriculture experts | Last updated: April 2026 Plant Population Per Acre (Quick Overview) One of the most common mistakes farmers make is focusing heavily on seed rate and fertilizer while paying less attention to plant spacing. Yet plant population is often the difference between an average crop and
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A Mobile Clinic Delivers Critical Care for Texas Shrimpers 0
- Global Agribusiness
- April 1, 2026
Unlock the Full Story with a Civil Eats Membership Expand your understanding of food systems as a Civil Eats member. Enjoy unlimited access to our groundbreaking reporting, engage with experts, and connect with a community of changemakers. Join today Already a member?Login It’s a cool February morning in Galveston, Texas. Seagulls circle overhead, and dozens
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Fertilizer Requirement Per Acre for Major Crops in India (Complete Practical Farmer Guide)0
- Global Agribusiness
- April 1, 2026
Reviewed by: Agri Farming Editorial TeamTopic: Fertilizer Requirement Per Acre for Major CropsExperience: Indian farming practices & horticulture researchAudience: Indian farmers and gardenersLast updated: March 2026Fact-checked by: Agriculture experts Quick Answer: Fertilizer Requirement Per Acre The fertilizer requirement per acre depends on crop type, soil fertility, irrigation availability, and season. Farmers usually get the best
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Trump Administration Tells Hospitals to Align With New Nutrition Guidelines 0
- Global Agribusiness
- March 31, 2026
On Monday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) sent a memo to hospitals requesting they adjust meals with the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). The memo urges hospitals to limit ultra-processed foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, refined grains, processed meats, and foods high in added sugars, sodium, and artificial additives. Instead, hospital meals should
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In San Diego, Creating Community Wealth Through Food 0
- Global Agribusiness
- March 31, 2026
To help offset the cuts, private funders led by the San Diego Foundation awarded more than $2.5 million to programs that provide resources such as medically tailored meals and weekend food kits. Project New Village was able to use $250,000 of this aid for operating its mobile farmers’ market. The nonprofit is otherwise less dependent
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