Drought News Monitoring

First person: Indigenous agriculture and the Cowichan Estuary Restoration Project

From Hwkw’akw’la’hwum you can see Swuq’us overlooking the work. This land is filled with place names that show great history. Even the channels of the estuary itself were said to be made during the battle between S-hwu-hwa’us and Qul-lhanumutsun. Photo …

Can lions and farmers coexist? Experts are cautiously optimistic

Etosha National Park in Namibia is home to one of Africa’s most iconic animals, the lion. These big cats roam the open grasslands and woodlands, thriving in what should be a sanctuary. Yet, beyond the park’s protective boundaries, the landscape turns …

Economic Outlook: Farmer Mac economist provides outlook on ag economy for second half of the year

The 2025 Wyoming Agricultural Bankers Conference was held at Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington May 14-15.  To kick off the second day of the event, Farmer Mac Senior Economist Blaine Nelson provided an economic outlook for the ag industry for the …

Relief on the way for South Australia’s drought-stricken farmers

Relief is on the way for South Australia's drought-stricken farmers. A rain band could double the total rainfall South Australia has seen so far this year. Up to 50 millimetres of rainfall is forecast across the state, which has seen one of the driest …

Widespread rains ease drought in key US agricultural areas

Recent widespread precipitation brought significant relief to drought-stricken agricultural regions across the United States, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report. Heavy rainfall, exceeding 1 inch in many areas, led to notable improvements …

Extreme Drought Shrinks in South Dakota, but Risks Remain for the Growing Season Ahead, Says Climatologist

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, more than 88% of South Dakota is experiencing some form of drought or dryness. A sliver of two southwest counties reported D3 extreme drought covering less than 1% of the state. This is considerably better than the …

Wheat Rallies on Global Drought Concerns | Weekly Market Roundup

Wheat took the lead in this week’s market action, rallying on major weather issues across the globe—from drought in China’s wheat belt to freeze damage in Russia and planting delays in Australia and Argentina. Join Steve White and Mike Zuzolo as they break …

Eurozone Faces Potential €1.3 Trillion in Drought-Related Losses

[Fri, 23 May 2025 16:15:25 +0300] Brussels - SABA: The European Central Bank (ECB) has warned that Eurozone economies could suffer devastating losses from drought conditions potentially wiping out 15% of the region's economic output. An ECB research …

Grow Mangalwedha Jowar: Earn More with a Drought-Resistant, High-Demand GI-Tagged Crop

With the GI status, Mangalwedha Jowar has gained market recognition in domestic and international markets. (Image Credit: Pixabay) Mangalwedha Jowar is a distinct variety of sorghum cultivated in Mangalwedha, a historic town in Maharashtra’s Solapur …

Stronger Plants, Healthier Soil: How Nitrogen Fixation Helps Farmers Thrive- and Boosts Crop Grow

Nitrogen fixation refers to the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use. (AI generated representational image) Nitrogen is one of the most essential nutrients for plant growth. It plays a vital role in building proteins, nucleic …

Livestock farmers welcome government support plan amid drought crisis

Livestock breeders across Morocco have welcomed a new government program aimed at revitalizing the national herd and supporting pastoralists hit hard by years of drought and the unprecedented suspension of Eid al-Adha slaughtering this year. Many breeders …

ECB Warns of €3 Trillion Economic Risk to Eurozone from Worsening Droughts

Fri 23 May 2025 | 04:09 PM The European Central Bank (ECB) has issued a stark warning that intensifying droughts across Europe could cost the Eurozone economies up to €3 trillion, threatening as much as 15% of regional GDP through long-term climate-related …

‘Green drought’ hits farmers

Opinion| Embracing Climate-Smart Agriculture the way to a sustainable future

In the face of climate change, our farmers and communities are increasingly becoming vulnerable to unpredictable weather, droughts, floods, and land degradation. These challenges threaten food security and livelihoods in South Sudan, where agriculture is …

Extreme weather now costing European agriculture €28bn a year, research finds

Pictured: Sheep farming during dry season, Spain. This is according to a new report from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Commission, based on analysis from international reinsurance intermediary Howden. The report provides the first EU- …

Was your business impacted by recent drought? SBA is offering relief funds

Florida small businesses and private nonprofits impacted by the March 2025 drought can apply for federal disaster loans. The SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan program offers assistance for working capital needs caused by the drought, even without …

Inheritance tax changes ‘bad for farmers’ focus on environment’ – watchdog head

Alan Lovell, chairman of the Environment Agency, revealed that farmers caused a record number of pollution incidents in English rivers last year in a slideshow document obtained by the Times. Serious pollution incidents from agriculture reached a record …

Kansas counties, two cities move water fight to federal court as drought threatens their future

Drought-stricken governments in west-central Kansas have escalated their fight for water rights from state to federal court, which could impact how cities across the state handle future disputes. The cities of Hays and Russell, located in neighboring …

New study on drought-prone Jalna sounds warning bell, urges data-driven, localised interventions

In years with low rainfall, large portions of Jalna, a drought-prone district in Maharashtra, have experienced extreme land surface temperatures, often exceeding 50 degrees Celsius. These were the drought years of 2001, 2005, 2007, 2013, 2016, and 2019. …

Forging the Future: Samuel V. Champion High School Ag Mech/Welding Program Celebrates Student and Community Success

Samuel V. Champion High’s Ag Mech/Welding Program celebrates a key milestone in vocational education, honoring craftsmanship, community & career readiness. BOERNE, TX, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The welding sparks …

Secro – the Trade Workflow Digitalization Platform - Raises Oversubscribed Series A

Secro Delivers AI-Enabled, Global Trade Finance Infrastructure across $20 Trillion Trade Market CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Secro, the foundational, AI-enabled platform for global trade finance replacing …

Jaelen Johnston to Headline 2025 Iron Horse Festival in Holdrege, Nebraska

Nebraska’s Premier Arts & Music Celebration Is Full Steam Ahead HOLDREGE, NE, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jaelen Johnston, the second-place finisher on season 27 of NBC’s “The Voice,” will perform at Holderege, Nebraska …

Dillon Kouf of Double K Ranch Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

DARBY, MT, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Double K Ranch, a leading name in sustainable, locally-sourced meat and dining, proudly announces the expansion of its operations with the addition of a new dining room at its flagship location …

First report on world’s animal health reveals changing spread of disease impacting food security, trade and ecosystems

Inaugural State of the World’s Animal Health report finds several animal diseases reaching new areas, with half of those reported able to jump to people PARIS, FRANCE, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Infectious animal diseases are affecting new areas …

From Swamps to Highways: Python Huntress Amy Siewe & Renowned Tire Maker Kenda Unite to Safeguard Florida’s Ecosystem

REYNOLDSBURG, OH, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As crazy as it sounds, Florida has a Burmese python population invasion, and more than 500,000 of these apex predators have destroyed the state’s ecosystem. With nearly 98% of …

Announcing the winner of the USD 100,000 Future Food Asia 2025 Award and the winner of the Adisseo FeedForward Award

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The ninth edition of Future Food Asia (FFA) took place at Goodwood Park Hotel, Singapore, on 21–22 May 2025. Centered around the theme “Where Innovation Meets Growth,” FFA25 convened a …

Free In-Home Veterinarian Checkups for Military Families to Honor Memorial Day

Sharon Daley, DVM offers free house call exams for pets of veterans and their families in Wake Forest, NC to lower stress for pets and their people. WAKE FOREST, NC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recognition of Memorial Day, Dr. …

CNC Onsite machine starts milling Vestas tower flanges at Welcon, meeting tighter tolerance demands

Goliath machine surpasses 1 mm tolerance, 79% improvement; 7.5-m offshore flanges; Design flexibility, better quality control and maintenance cost savings VEJLE, DENMARK, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CNC Onsite, a Danish mobile machining …

Tobacco Associates, Inc. Board Agrees to Oppose Carve-Out of Tobacco from Duty Drawback Program

Flue-cured tobacco growers concerned that the House Reconciliation Bill threatens the majority of U.S. flue-cured demand. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Board of Directors of Tobacco Associates, Inc. (TA) a …

Cary Veterinarian Honors Military Families with Free In-Home Veterinary Checkups

In honor of Memorial Day, Cary House-Call Veterinarian, Dr. Lauren Hughes, Announces Free Free In-Home Veterinary Checkups for Military Families. CARY, NC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recognition of Memorial Day, Dr. …

WTO to Support the DRC in Ratifying the Trade Facilitation Agreement and the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

The DRC lays the foundation for long-term economic transformation and asserts its role as a strategic player in international trade. KINSHASA, CONGO-KINSHASA, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will …

20 Members of Congress Tell Interior Secretary to Suspend Billion-Dollar Plan to Kill Half a Million Barred Owls

Representatives Andrew Garbarino & Adam Gray lead bipartisan letter from 10 Republicans & 10 Democrats calling to scuttle plan to kill over 450,000 barred owls WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. …

May Is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Schedule Your Skin Exam Today at the New Cardinal Dermatology Center in Cary, NC CARY, NC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and this year, it coincides with the opening of Cardinal Dermatology …

Chef Franchesca Nor champions organic eating and healthy living on the Alex Perry On Fire podcast

Nor encourages listeners to try growing their own produce—even if just a few herbs or lettuce in a small space DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With spring gardening season in full swing, renowned Dallas chef and …

Red Wolf Pups Born at Wolf Conservation Center Signify Hope for their Endangered Species

Birth of six pups marks a hopeful step forward for one of the world’s most endangered canids. SOUTH SALEM, NY, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Wolf Conservation Center (WCC) is thrilled to share that six Red Wolf pups were …

Boyne Capital Invests in McNish, LLC, the Parent Company of Walker Process Equipment, Amwell, and E&I Corporation

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boyne Capital (“Boyne”) is pleased to announce that one of its affiliates has made a strategic investment in McNish, LLC (“McNish” or the “Company”) a provider of highly engineered products for …

PrevTech Recognized by Aviva as a Specialist Partner for Electrical Network Monitoring

Protect your business with PrevTech electrical monitoring solutions. LEVIS, CANADA, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PrevTech Recognized by Aviva as a Specialist Partner for Electrical Network Monitoring PrevTech Innovations is proud to …

New Study Reveals Huge Environmental Cost of Feeding Pets Meat

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A major new study has revealed the substantial—and often overlooked—environmental “paw prints” of meat-based pet diets. The review comes as the world’s pet dog and cat population rises …

Max Spann Real Estate & Auction Co. Announces Auction of 6.1± Acre Farmette in Reading, Berks County, PA

Online Bidding for the Property Concludes June 25th READING, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Max Spann Real Estate & Auction Co. announces the upcoming online auction of a 6.1± acre farmette located on Mohns Hill Road …