Ag Trends and Outlook

Scientists are trying to save FloridaÕs citrus groves from an insect-borne disease called citrus greening.

Costa Rican scientists are growing crops on floating rafts on freshwater lakes and reservoirs to boost food security.

Between January and December 2012 1,055 million tons of aquaculture resources were harvested in Chile.

Costa Rican scientists are growing crops on floating rafts on freshwater lakes and reservoirs to boost food security.

Between January and December 2012 1,055 million tons of aquaculture resources were harvested in Chile.

Polish farmers in five provinces are demonstrating against the sale of Polish farmland to foreign corporations.

A survey conducted by Alltech of 26,000 feed mills worldwide indicates a 55% increase in aquaculture feed production in 2012 over 2011.

Iogen Corp. will focus on making ethanol from sugarcane waste after selling its industrial enzyme business.

The EU dropped a ban on U.S. meat imports to spark talks on a free trade pact that would include half the worldÕs economic output.

Decreased domestic consumption and increased U.S. imports are making the Canadian pork industry more dependent on exports.