APHIS is proposing to shorten the HPAI waiting period for imported poultry and avian commodities from 90 days to 28 days, aligning U.S. rules with updated international guidance.

The Santa Teresa, New Mexico livestock crossing is reopening under USDA's phased plan for Mexican cattle trade, with New World screwworm safeguards remaining central to inspections.

Lilac Agriculture has raised $2.3 million as it works on microbial inoculants designed to compete more effectively with native soil bacteria and improve consistency in pulse crops.

The Agricultural University of Athens opened its 2026 Agri Innovation Expo on September 24, bringing together research laboratories, university spin-offs and institutional initiatives with farmers, businesses and investors. The two-day event at the university's Museum of Agriculture is explicitly focused on moving agri-food research closer to practical deployment and commercialization. The university says the exhibition includes 32 exhibitors, comprising 19 research laborator

Syngenta has unveiled EXORT, a new biological technology designed to influence natural plant signaling pathways and support higher crop yields. The company announced the platform on September 22, positioning it as a new class of biological crop input intended to work with processes plants already use to regulate development and respond to changing conditions. According to Syngenta, EXORT-based products are applied to leaves at very low doses. Rather than introducing a new gen

KitchenAid’s 2026 Luminaire adds an illuminated fluted glass bowl and Artisan Plus controls, but buyers should weigh the $699.99 price against capacity.

USDA trials eliminated western flower thrips with sulfur dioxide, but broccoli discoloration and apple skin changes show why produce quality determines commercial fit.

Pulpex is moving its paper bottle technology toward industrial scale with a Scottish facility designed for annual capacity of up to 40 million units.

World Agri-Tech’s 2026 London edition brought together 817 attendees, 169 startups, 120 investors and 96 speakers as the sector focused on farm economics and deployment.

Sazerac’s supported takeover offer for Berentzen would add a German spirits and soft drinks platform to the US group’s expanding international portfolio.