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swissinfo.ch - swissinfo.ch - Drinking water not at risk yet but Swiss agriculture under strain
Drinking water not at risk yet but Swiss agriculture under strain
www.swissinfo.ch

Switzerland continues to have abundant water resources, according to the enivroment ministry. However, periods of drought could lead, at a regional level and for a limited period, to water shortages and conflicts over water use. According to the…

thehill.com - Julia Manchester - Trump tariffs come back to haunt GOP as elections near
Trump tariffs come back to haunt GOP as elections near
The Hill

President Trump's newly announced tariffs could put Republican candidates at risk going into the midterms as Democrats seek to go on the offensive over the economic impact of Trump's trade agenda. The Trump administration announced Thursday it will…

fool.com - Brendan Coffey - Valmont Industries CFO Buys $100,000 in Shares. What Does This News Mean for Investors?
Valmont Industries CFO Buys $100,000 in Shares. What Does This News Mean for Investors?
The Motley Fool

John L. Schwietz, Executive VP and CFO of Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI -0.50%), executed a direct purchase of 208 shares of common stock on July 23, 2026. SEC Form 4 filing. MetricValueTransaction value~$101,119Shares purchased…

forbes.com - Dawn Thilmany - Farmers Market Week 2026: Celebrate Local Fruits And Veggies
Farmers Market Week 2026: Celebrate Local Fruits And Veggies
Forbes

It seems every downtown or main street is excited to host a farmer's market, as the above data suggests a high level of foot traffic may accompany market days. The FMC survey confirmed that nearly half (48%) of those attending markets reported…

bbc.co.uk - Chloe Gibson - Blue-green algae: Blooms spotted at Camlough and Craigavon lakes
Blue-green algae: Blooms spotted at Camlough and Craigavon lakes
BBC

As locals and visitors make the trip to Northern Ireland's lakes in search of summer sunshine, they are once again facing an unwelcome sight: blue-green algae. The toxic bacteria which can cause skin irritation and sickness in people and animals…

upi.com - U.S. lifts ban on cattle imports from Mexico
U.S. lifts ban on cattle imports from Mexico
UPI

July 25 (UPI) -- The Department of Agriculture on Friday lifted a ban on cattle imports from Mexico that had been in place to contain the spread of a parasite threatening U.S. livestock. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins said Douglas, Ariz., would be…

salon.com - Russell Payne - Big cannabis has cozied up to the GOP
Big cannabis has cozied up to the GOP
Salon.com

Major cannabis companies have donated millions to PACs aligned with President Donald Trump, according to the most recent Federal Election Commission filings. But the donations are not just a symptom of an increasingly pro-marijuana administration;…

express.co.uk - Liam McInerney - Jeremy Clarkson admits 'impossible' Diddly Squat Farm issue will get 'even worse'
Jeremy Clarkson admits 'impossible' Diddly Squat Farm issue will get 'even worse'
Daily Express

Jeremy Clarkson raised the issue in his latest column Jeremy Clarkson has given a bleak insight into the reality of farming in Britain — saying turning a profit from growing food was now “impossible”. The former Top Gear…

theguardian.com - Jon Henley - 'Scandalous, irrational and irresponsible': French beekeepers' fury at lifting of pesticides ban
'Scandalous, irrational and irresponsible': French beekeepers' fury at lifting of pesticides ban
The Guardian

Beekeepers and environmentalists in France have reacted furiously after parliament approved a bill reauthorising two banned pesticides scientists say can poison bees. “There are no words to describe the frustration,” said Carolyn…

rappler.com - Rappler.com - NGO sounds alarm on PH joining Pax Silica: Whose interest does it serve?
NGO sounds alarm on PH joining Pax Silica: Whose interest does it serve?
RAPPLER

MANILA, Philippines – Concerns about the Philippines' participation in the Pax Silica initiative came into focus at a forum on the state of the presidency ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fifth State of the Nation Address on Monday…

rappler.com - Felix Rey Van Olandria - IBON Foundation: Upper-middle income milestone doesn't reflect Filipinos' realities
IBON Foundation: Upper-middle income milestone doesn't reflect Filipinos' realities
RAPPLER

MANILA, Philippines – Ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), IBON Foundation warned that the Philippines' recent economic upgrade to upper-middle-income (UMIC) status masks the daily struggles of…

bbc.co.uk - Matthew Lockwood - Hundreds of species found at former farmland in Bedfordshire
Hundreds of species found at former farmland in Bedfordshire
BBC

Hundreds of species have been found living on former farmland bought by a charity following a £1.5m appeal. The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire took ownership of Strawberry Hill in 2024. The 377-acre…

bbc.co.uk - Matthew Lockwood - Hundreds of species found at former farmland in Bedfordshire
Hundreds of species found at former farmland in Bedfordshire
BBC

Matthew Lockwood Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire Hundreds of species have been found living on former farmland bought by a charity following a £1.5m appeal. The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and…

bitcoin.com - Sergio Goschenko - From Pasture to Blockchain: How Tokenized Cows Are Revolutionizing Agricultural Finance in Brazil
From Pasture to Blockchain: How Tokenized Cows Are Revolutionizing Agricultural Finance in Brazil
Bitcoin.com

A Brazilian farm secured a $20K loan by tokenizing ten cows, unlocking better credit options for agriculture. Smart collars actively monitor the digitized herd in real time, significantly lowering risks for creditors. This pioneering B3-registered…

washingtonexaminer.com - Dan Varroney - Stop looking at the wrong data. America's next boom is already underway
Stop looking at the wrong data. America's next boom is already underway
Washington Examiner

That's why the latest ADP private-sector jobs report deserves more attention than it has received. Based on ADP's monthly National Employment Reports, businesses with fewer than 50 employees have added a cumulative 330,000 net jobs since February.

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