European heat rots crops across France Italy Germany and Austria
A drought scorches fields and orchards across Europe. Berthold Heil in Kriftel Germany watches small pears betray the season as heat and scarce rain ruin fruit, grains and specialty products from Apple to buffalo mozzarella. Officials warn output drops and prices stay stable due to globalization and imports. The EU cites no extra aid funds despite widespread crop losses and partial early payments to some farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kriftel
Germany
Berthold Heil
Heil
Taunus
Frankfurt
France
Italy
Austria
Europe
Agriculture Ministry
Farmers Association
Guerrino Zirletta
Latina
Rome
Argentina
New Zealand
European Union
Franz Fischler
Commission
Executive Commission
European heat wave portends exceptional vintages across Europe
Vintners expect a standout 2003 due to early ripening and high sugar in grapes from Germany to Spain. Hoffing sunshine boosts Riesling and Burgundian varieties, with Italy’s Chiantis and Brunellos cited as top US sellers. Vines show healthy fruit, promising strong prices despite lower yields.
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Melissa Eddy
Associated Press
Bensheim
Germany
Chateau Mouton-Rothschild
U.S
Thomas Loeffler
Hessische Staatsweingueter
Markus Volk
Heppenheim
Europe
Ing
Diane Flamand
Barton and Guestier
Loeffler
Spain
Coldizetti
United States
Nicolas Gomez
Spanish Confederation of Agrarian Cooperatives
ISU Officials Debate Future Focus Amid Retirement Wave
The College of Agriculture at Iowa State University faces major turnover as veterans like economist Neil Hart swine specialist Palmer Holden and entomologist Larry Pedigo near retirement. Farmers worry about shifting emphasis toward facilities while research funding for farmers may be cut. Hart, shifting to phased retirement, notes decisions will shape estate planning, marketing, and antitrust issues for the land grant mission.
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Gene Lucht Ames
Curtiss Hall
College of Agriculture
Iowa State University
Neil Hart
Phillip Baumel
Ken Stone
Palmer Holden
Larry Pedigo
Tom Greiner
Wayne Nosbisch
Greenfield
Harl
Nosbisch
Hart
Har
ISU
Trade official touts US on offense in WTO talks
U.S. Trade Representative Zoellick tells Iowa farmers the administration aims to harmonize tariff cuts and end export subsidies in WTO negotiations. He cites $53 billion in farm exports last year with $3.2 billion from Iowa and predicts $56 billion this year. He cautions 144 nations are involved and notes mixed farmer reactions.
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Gene Lucht
Iowa
West
Des Moines
United States
U.S
Robert Zoellick
Zoellick
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
World Trade Organization
WTO
Linus Solberg
Europe
European Union
National Family Farm Coalition
George Naylor
Chardan
Iowa Corn Promotion Board
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