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New technology, which allows farmers to detect how thirsty their trees are, can help them make better irrigation decisions and get greater yields.

The USDA plans to invest $8 million to support and expand monitoring of carbon in soil on working agricultural lands as well as track how climate-smart practices are affecting carbon sequestration.

China's pork imports almost tripled in March from last year, as buyers sought to plug a huge supply gap after African swine fever decimated their pig herd.