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Friday, September 16, 2022
Wheat farmers in Argentina abandon some lots because of drought
The major Buenos Aires grains exchange said wheat farmers in Argentina have begun to abandon lots of wheat because of the protracted drought in the country, a concern as growers cope with poor rainfall, Reuters reported.
Monday, August 29, 2022
China's farmers told to replant or change crops following a prolonged drought
Farmers in China are evaluating the effects of a protracted drought as the country's record heatwave begins to abate, and the government is advising them to replant or switch crops where they can, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Livestock producers in 64 Oklahoma, US counties to get drought recovery assistance
Livestock producers across 64 counties in Oklahoma, the United States, are eligible to receive drought recovery assistance through the Livestock Forage Disaster Program, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced.
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Drought in US portends tighter cattle numbers and end to record beef profits
The world's biggest meatpackers are signaling an end to record-high profits in the beef market as blistering drought in the United States means years of tighter cattle supplies.
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Wheat output in Italy expected to decline 15% due to drought risks
Italian agricultural lobby Coldiretti said the country's wheat output is expected to decline 15% this year because of a drought that has slashed yields, increasing Italy's reliance on imports, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Farmers in France and Italy affected by storms and drought
The French National Farmers' Union Federation (FNSEA) said heavy hail and fierce storms hit farms across France, while their Italian counterparts warned of drought affecting crop yields, Reuters reported.
Friday, May 20, 2022
French grain crops damaged by drought, substantial rain needed by June
Arvalis, a crop technical institute, said grain crops in some parts of France have been damaged by a drought in the country, and substantial rain is needed by early June for crops in key producing areas to pull through, Reuters reported.
Friday, May 20, 2022
Kansas wheat output expected to be average after drought
Wheat output in Kansas state, US, is expected to be average for hard red winter wheat north of the state at 39.5 bushels per acre, a drop from 59.2 bushels in 2021 due to a drought, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Canadian university researchers get funding to create drought-tolerant crops, mitigate cattle heat stress
Two researchers from Canada's University of Saskatchewan (USask) have been awarded $322,000 in total by a federal agency for developing drought and salinity-tolerant forage crops and reducing heat stress in dairy cattle.
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Farmers in Canada could face another drought this year
Farmers in Canada expect to face another drought later this year, just as the rest of the world is counting on the country to grow more wheat and canola to ease food inflation caused by Russia's invasion into Ukraine, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
US wheat harvest affected by drought
The southern US plains are affected by a worsening drought which could threaten the region's winter wheat crop just as world supplies have been impacted by Russia's invasion into Ukraine, Reuters reported.
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Argentina farm belt shifts from drought fears to too much water
Forecasters are concerned that heavy rains in Argentina's farm belt could affect soy and corn harvests, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Sharp rise in US crop insurance payouts due to droughts
According to an analysis of federal data by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), there is a sharp rise in US crop insurance payouts to farmers for crops lost to droughts and flooding by more than threefold over the past 25 years, Reuters ...
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Drought and transport issues result in feed shortage for Canadian cattle farmers
Cattle farmers in Canada said they are running out of feed because of a severe drought last summer that damaged crops, as well as transportation issues, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Argentina set for abundant rains, set to cap recent crop losses from drought
Major worldwide grains exporter Argentina has forecasted abundant rains over the coming days, which should cap recent crop losses from an extended drought since December last year, Reuters reported.

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