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Farmers Bank opening branch in Anna, TX
ANNA, TX -- Farmers Bank & Trust of Magnolia is redefining the banking experience with the launch of a new branch concept in Anna, TX. The personalized, full-service location will feature a modern, customer-centric design tailored to meet today’s...

Agriculture TVET Graduates' Marketability Rate At 81.23 Pct - Mohamad Sabu
SHAH ALAM, June 28 (Bernama) -- The marketability rate of Agriculture Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates under the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) rose to 81.23 per cent last year from 78.1 per cent in...

Farmers' Almanac fall forecast is here. What it predicts for NH
It might seem early to start thinking about snow, but the northeast might see its first snow by mid to late October, the Farmers' Almanac predicts. In its extended fall forecast, the Farmers' Almanac called the upcoming season a "flirty, flurry...

Farmers National Bank Adds Hamby to Commercial Lending Team
CANFIELD, Ohio – Farmers National Bank recently added Josh Hamby, vice president, senior relationship manager, commercial lending, to its team in the Columbus market. Farmers recently expanded into the Columbus area and has quickly brought on...
Farmers market nutrition programs receive federal funding cuts, delays
Federal funding used to pay for food for low-income families and seniors has been cut by half and delayed, with fewer vouchers available, officials say. The cuts affect vouchers given to those eligible for the Women, Infants and Children Farmers...
India Curbs Jute Imports From Bangladesh As Dumping Hurts Local Farmers And Mills
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India on Saturday decided to impose port restrictions, with immediate effect, on the import of jute and allied fibre products from Bangladesh to check influx of cheap, subsidised imports from neighbouring...

Calling All Maryland Farmers: Maryland Farm Tours Now Accepting Registration
CORDOVA, Md. – My Maryland Farmers, a consumer outreach program that educates Marylanders by showcasing the real people behind local farms, has opened registration for its Maryland Farm Tours on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The...

Heavy rain floods in Karnataka's Kodagu, roads collapse, power cut; farmers resume work
Kodagu experienced a respite from heavy rains after four days of downpour, though flooding and structural damage were reported, including collapsed road overpasses and damaged houses. Despite the destruction, the region's waterfalls are attracting...

Stunning Video of Ingenious Farmers Putting Out a Fire in a Barley Field
In a dramatic video posted by Hungarian youtuber MG DODO, farmers are seen battling a huge fire destroying their crops. Farm workers can be seen using a combine harvester and a tractor to create a barrier between the flames and their barley crop....

Ekstrom chosen as female farmer finalist
Haley Ammann-Ekstrom is a finalist for the 2025 Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year award. Photo courtesy of Mackenzie Myers. ODIN– Local farmer, Haley Ammann-Ekstrom has been named a finalist for the 2025 Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year award....

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai reaffirms commitment to farmers' prosperity; stresses role of soil health cards at Agri-Horti Expo
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai launched the Krishi Kranti Abhiyan. The aim is to connect farmers with national agri-businesses. Farmers can sign crop sale agreements directly with companies. This ensures fair prices, bypassing...

Ignoring agriculture while boosting the movie business | Other views
When James Marshall discovered traces of gold in the American River in 1848, he ignited the famous California Gold Rush that attracted a tidal wave of immigration and led to statehood just two years later. However, not everyone who made the...

Sustainable Agriculture for Forest Ecosy...
He made the appeal in Yaounde Wednesday during the official launch of the SAFE project. The event had in attendance the Honorary Consul of the Netherlands to Cameroon, Martin Abega; the Charge d'Affaires of the European Union, EU, Philippe...

SNAP cuts threaten families, farmers
For my entire career, I have been an ardent advocate and supporter of Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry. From my time at the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, to my current role on the Board of the Pennsylvania Agricultural Discovery Center, I have...

Gov. Green signs bills protecting farmers, ranchers, and providing additional agricultural boosts
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Hawaii Governor Josh Green signed five bills into law Friday. He emphasized the health and resiliency of Hawaii's agricultural lands and producers are not just vital, they're the very foundation of Hawaii's well-being and...

Rainforest Alliance report unveils regenerative agriculture milestone
The Rainforest Alliance has released its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing a transformative year in regenerative agriculture and sustainable development. With nearly 8 million farmers and workers supported across more than 6 million hectares of...

Government to engage over 100,000 post-NSS personnel in sustainable agriculture
The Government has announced plans to engage more than 100,000 post-national service personnel in sustainable agriculture and cocoa enterprise initiatives to boost the country’s food security and cocoa output. The beneficiary service personnel...

Construction worker, farmer yield P684-K shabu
CABANATUAN CITY – A construction worker and his alleged cohort, a farmer, reportedly yielded P683,400 worth of suspected shabu in a buy-bust operation inside a subdivision here at about 1:30 a.m., June 28. Col. Heryl Bruno, newly-designated acting...

Jeremy Clarkson makes drastic business decision after 'disaster' Farmer's Dog and health problems
Jeremy Clarkson has announced he will not start any new businesses following the launch of his Oxfordshire pub, The Farmer’s Dog, which he described as his final venture. In an interview with The Telegraph, Clarkson stated: “I’m done with business...

Power of Produce returns to downtown Marquette Farmers Market
Kids participate in a past Power of Produce program at the Marquette Downtown Farmers Market. (Photo courtesy of Partridge Creek Farm) MARQUETTE — It’s called, simply, the power of produce and it’s going to be happening at the Marquette Downtown...