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The desert locust, generally considered one of the most devastating pests in the world to agriculture, has been hitting farmers hard in the Horn of Africa as well as the Arabian Peninsula for six months, devouring crops and pasture. With COVID-19, the situation has gone from bad to worse.

Some specialty crop growers are concerned about labor shortages, increased COVID-19 costs, and future market demand.

Deere & Company reported lower sales and net income for the second quarter, which ended May 3, 2020, but still beat some analysts’ expectations.

Bayer is reportedly close to announcing a settlement of 50,000 to 85,000 lawsuits alleging exposure to its Roundup herbicide caused cancer.

Water, highway bills high on House agenda * Liability issue on table

Plant-based foods are enjoying significant sales increases during the COVID-19 pandemic, the association that represents the companies that make them said Tuesday.

Signup arrives for COVID-19 payments * USDA pressed for farmworker protections

The agency is protecting outdoor workers by requiring employers supply N95 respirators when the air quality index hits an unhealthy level due to wildfire smoke.

The Air Resources Board is racing to meet emissions reduction deadlines set out for dairy and livestock sector.

$800M for fixing canals * EU eyes huge organic expansion * Congress looks to speed PPP fixes