nvironmentalists in the US are suing the Bureau of Land Management to prevent the construction of a potash mine in the western Utah desert, arguing it would harm the lake ecosystem and important habitats for migratory birds.
Namibia and the United States have signed a five-year, $10 million co-funding agreement to promote the development of farmer cooperatives and small businesses in rural areas.
Farmers in the Washington DC area are facing illegal fuel surcharges from suppliers, resulting in significant additional costs of up to $500 per day on diesel.
The Israeli and United States governments have launched a five-year initiative with $35 million each to support climate smart agriculture in the Middle East and Africa, focusing on sustainable food production, water use, and technology initiatives.