The U.S. cash rice market was quiet today despite surprisingly strong export sales numbers, albeit roughly half of it was medium grain rice. Analysts insist that cash price will remain firm going into next year’s planting as farmers with rice left to sell
The European Commission has asked the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to carry out a joint assessment of the risks to human health from the presence in horsemeat
The Mediterranean diet, rich in olive oil, nuts, beans, fish, fruits and vegetables, has once again proven it reduces by 30% the risk of heart attacks.
The consumption and production of goods and services is currently unsustainable in Europe, with ‘decoupling’ of environmental pressures from economic growth insufficient to date.
Three EU schemes known as PDO (protected designation of origin), PGI (protected geographical indication) and TSG (traditional speciality guaranteed) promote and protect names of quality agricultural products and foodstuffs.
University of Illinois Extension agronomist Emerson Nafziger notes last year’s drought was another reminder that no two droughts are the same. He spoke at the Corn and Soybean Classic.
