Why Trump Is Bailing Out Argentina’s Libertarian Leader

The Donald Trump administration is using $20 billion of US government money plus $20B more in private loans to bail out Argentina’s corrupt libertarian President Javier Milei. The Trump administration is talking about using $40 billion to bail out...

USDA to restart vital farmer aid, offering financial relief amid prolonged government shutdown

USDA to restart vital farmer aid, offering financial relief amid prolonged government shutdown The USDA is restarting its Farm Service Agency to provide over $3 billion in frozen loans and aid payments to farmers, offering critical relief during...

Farmers Turn to Flawed Visa Program in Search for Legal Labor. Now the Rules – and Costs – are Changing.

Monty Lilford works in the fabrication shop at B&B Agri Sales in Buffalo County, Wis., on Oct. 6, 2025. (Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch) Wisconsin farmers are increasingly hiring workers through the H-2A visa program — even as slow-moving...

Norris Grabs Pole for Mexican Grand Prix, Piastri Struggles

Lando Norris has been the dominant of the three leading championship contenders on the Saturday of the Mexican Grand Prix weekend, topping Free Practice 3 before securing his first pole since the Belgian Grand Prix seven rounds back. "I’m happy to...

South Korea secures 131,000 tons of corn for animal feed

Home » Markets » South Korea secures 131,000 tons of corn for animal feed Back 27 Oct 2025 The Korea Feed Manufacturers Association (KFA) purchased approximately 131,000 tons of corn for animal feed through an international tender held on October...

'First time that's happened': Black farmer leader blames Trump for 'humiliating' new low

Donald Trump has "betrayed" American farmers who voted for him, according to John Boyd Jr., president of the National Black Farmers Association. Boyd appeared on MSNBC on Saturday, saying directly that, "The president of the United States sold out...

Public R&D and Brazil’s agricultural revolution

Can targeted public investments in R&D drive productivity growth in developing countries? A common presumption in economics is that innovation takes place exclusively in a set of frontier nations, where returns to R&D are high, and countries...

Mexico and the African Union: Two decades of shared commitment

In October 2025, Mexico proudly commemorates 20 years of its status as a Permanent Observer to the African Union (AU). This milestone reflects not only a diplomatic relationship built on respect and dialogue, but also a shared commitment to...

USDA cattle plan: The agricultural agency unveils its plan to reinvigorate cattle industry

The US Department of Agriculture revealed a plan on Oct. 22, 2025, to “fortify” the American beef industry, strengthen ranches, rebuild capacity and lower costs for consumers. The plan announcement comes on the heels of several attention-grabbing...

Ladelin (Delcer) Women Farmers Association Receives Irrigation Equipment from TTM

H.E. Nicole Su, Taiwan’s Ambassador to Saint Lucia, joins members of the Ladelin (Delcer) Women Farmers Association, and other officials for a group photo following the handover ceremony on Friday, October 17, 2015. (Photo credit: TTM) Members of...

San Rafael, Colombia: A Natural Paradise of Rivers and Pools

San Rafael is a tourist town in Colombia located in the department of Antioquia. Its main attraction is its natural pools. Credit: Ivan Erre Jota, CC BY-SA 2.0 / Flickr Located in the eastern part of Colombia’s Antioquia department, the town of...

Laying the Groundwork for an Early Warning System Along South America’s Bioceanic Corridors

Asunción, October 23, 2025 (PAHO) – Authorities and technical teams from six countries are gathered in Asunción, Paraguay, to strengthen collaboration toward the creation of an integrated early warning system along the bioceanic corridors of South...

Brazil’s First Lady urges use of local food in Indonesia’s MBG

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Brazilian First Lady Janja da Silva on Friday urged Indonesia to prioritize locally sourced ingredients in its Free Nutritional Meals (MBG) Program, citing Brazil’s experience in building a sustainable school meal system. During...

Wild Green Yonder: In the banana, a lesson in risks of big agriculture

We’ve all grabbed a banana on the go and thought nothing of it. But what if this everyday fruit disappeared from grocery stores? It sounds dramatic, but it’s a real possibility: The Cavendish banana, the variety that fills almost every supermarket...

Colombia Strengthens Its Role as Indigenous Tourism Leader in Latin America

Colombia is establishing itself as a top destination for indigenous tourism, hosting the first regional congress of this type of tourism. Credit: Luis Ospino / Colombia One Colombia is consolidating its position as a benchmark country in...

U.S. corn crop could be the biggest ever. That’s terrible news for America’s farmers.​

FREDERICKSBURG, Iowa — Kyle Wendland stepped away from his engineering degree two decades ago to follow his father - not just into farming corn, but into a world of debt, grit, and stubborn faith he could wrest a living from Iowa’s soil. He calls...

Mexican Experts Suspect That Pemex Is Giving Cuba Low Quality Diesel That Won’t Work

The product does not meet the country’s regulations to be considered ultra low in sulfur, but it is suitable for power plants. Between January and September of this year, the daily average number of barrels leaving Mexican state oil refineries was...

Brazilian President Lula accorded official welcome

PUTRAJAYA: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was accorded an official welcome at the Perdana Putra Complex here on Saturday (Oct 25) in conjunction with his visit to Malaysia, during which he will attend the 47th Asean Summit as a...

GOP’s latest beef: Trump’s trade with Argentina over US farmers

Republican influencer Tomi Lahren took to social media several times this week to chastise the administration’s move toward importing beef from Argentina, calling it a betrayal of “our American ranchers” and igniting a wave of viral reaction. In...

Global sparks – young innovators already redefining what’s possible

Critics of early advanced learning often argue that children lack the maturity, ethical grounding, or depth to engage in serious technical or research work. Yet across Africa, Latin America, East Asia, and beyond, a new generation is quietly...