EconomyAgriculture
U.S. Cattle Herd at 75-Year Low, Driving Beef Prices Higher
The U.S. cattle herd has fallen to 86.2 million head, the smallest since 1951. Drought, screwworm, and consolidation are driving beef prices higher.
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Agriculture
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Science & TechnologyAgriculture
Chinese Scientists Crack Key Gene for Sugarcane Sugar Boost
Chinese scientists identify the key gene controlling sugar content in sugarcane, publishing in Nature and applying findings to breeding programs.
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AgricultureChina
China's 'Three Summers' Harvest Faces Heavy Rain Threat
Persistent rainfall threatens China's critical 'Three Summers' wheat harvest season. While Hubei suffers losses, northern provinces remain optimistic.
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AgricultureEconomy
China's Summer Grain Regions Race Rain to Secure Harvest
China's main wheat-producing provinces battle persistent rain to protect the summer grain harvest, deploying thousands of harvesters and drying centers.
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