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STATEMENT FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ON THE INTRODUCTION OF NO DISCRIMINATION IN FARM PROGRAMS ACT
Texas Department of Agriculture
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August 18, 2025
“I am proud to see U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington introduce the No Discrimination in Farm Programs Act. During the Biden administration, disaster payments were distributed based on the identity of the applicant, rather...
Agriculture on South African farmers US exports performance for second quarter
South African Government
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August 18, 2025
The South African agricultural sector has demonstrated remarkable growth and resilience in the face of significant global trade headwinds, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen notes as recent data show South Africa’s exports have not only...
Villanueva seeks social security, pension benefits for farmers, fishers
Senate of the Philippines
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August 18, 2025
PHILIPPINES, August 18 - Press Release August 18, 2025 Villanueva seeks social security, pension benefits for farmers, fishers Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva has proposed the creation of a social security and pension benefit program for...
Modi Vows Strong Support for India’s Farmers
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has firmly asserted that his administration will “stand like a wall” in defense of the nation's agricultural community. This strong commitment was made in the context of increasing trade friction with...
$1.35 Million Available for Farm to School in Minnesota
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
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August 18, 2025
Minnesota schools, early childhood education (ECE) centers, and licensed in-home family childcare providers looking to serve locally sourced meals can apply for funding now through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Farm to School and...
Gov. Meyer Lifts Delaware Drought Watch After 10 Months
Division of Community Affairs - Delaware
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August 18, 2025
Spring-Summer Rainfall Recharges State’s Water Supply and Reservoirs Acting on guidance from the State’s Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC) and the Governor’s Drought Response Committee, Governor Matt Meyer today lifted Delaware’s drought...
COMMISSIONER SID MILLER CELEBRATES COURT WIN AGAINST BIDEN-ERA LAND GRAB
Texas Department of Agriculture
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August 18, 2025
AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller praised a decisive ruling from U.S. District Judge David Counts of the Western District of Texas, who issued an order reversing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) decision to list the...
Modi vows to ‘stand like a wall’ to protect India’s farmers
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to “stand like a wall” to protect the nation’s farmers during his Independence Day speech at Delhi’s Red Fort. His remarks come as trade negotiations with the US face hurdles after President...
Indian farmers demand boycott of US goods
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Farmer groups in India have called for a boycott of certain American products in response to Washington’s recent tariffs and demands for India to open its agricultural market to US companies. Trade talks between the two countries...
Modi pledges to ‘stand like a wall’ to safeguard India’s farmers
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to “stand like a wall” to protect the country’s farmers, emphasizing self-reliance as key to safeguarding national sovereignty. His remarks came during escalating trade tensions with the US,...
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMCB) Authorizes $45 Million Increase to Share Repurchase Program
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 14, 2025
LODI, Calif., Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (OTCQX: FMCB) (the “Company” or “FMCB”), the parent company of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California (the “Bank” or “F&M Bank”), announced that, effective...
August 18 Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
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August 18, 2025
Aug. 11 – 17, 2025 DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 18, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly...
Fraser Valley poultry farmers get help to prevent avian flu
British Columbia Government News
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August 15, 2025
CANADA, August 15 - Approximately 75 poultry farms in the Fraser Valley will be upgrading their barns to reduce the risk of avian influenza and to support the supply of B.C. eggs and chicken that families throughout the province depend on as a...
Joint action of all services, farmers to protect livestock
The Government of the Republic of Serbia
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August 15, 2025
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management Professor Dragan Glamočić, PhD, chaired today a meeting of the Operational Headquarters for the Suppression and Control of African Swine Fever, at which the current epizootiological situation...
USDA Announces Sweeping Plans to Protect the United States from New World Screwworm
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry
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August 18, 2025
News August 15, 2025 News article U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, on August 15, 2025, at the Texas State Capitol alongside Governor Greg Abbott and stakeholders from across the country announced the largest initiative yet in the...
From Waste to Wealth: Ahmed Hassanein Transforms Egyptian Agriculture
UN International Training and Research Center
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August 15, 2025
A turning point came when Ahmed discovered UNITAR’s “Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Promoting Food Security and Economic Development in Egypt, Iraq and Lebanon” training programme.. The programme, financially supported by the Government and...
Kiko bares plans to increase crop insurance for farmers
Senate of the Philippines
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August 15, 2025
PHILIPPINES, August 15 - Press Release August 15, 2025 KIKO BARES PLANS TO INCREASE CROP INSURANCE FOR FARMERS Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan has plans to increase the crop insurance for farmers as he lamented the adverse impact of natural...
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMCB) Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 13, 2025
LODI, Calif., Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (OTCQX: FMCB) (the “Company” or “FMCB”), the parent company of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California (the “Bank” or “F&M Bank”), announced today that the Company...
TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER APPLAUDS EPA ACTION TO END HARMFUL DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID SHUTDOWNS
Texas Department of Agriculture
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August 14, 2025
AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today praised the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their decisive action in issuing new guidance that protects farmers, truckers, and other diesel equipment operators from sudden...
Family carries on late grower's legacy at State Farmers Market watermelon contest
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
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August 14, 2025
RALEIGH – This year’s annual State Farmers Market Largest Watermelon Contest had a special meaning as it was held in memory of longtime watermelon contest competitor Donald Murphy, who passed away earlier this year. Known for his knowledge and...