News stories that Bayer has increased its bid for Monsanto and that the two companies are continuing to negotiate prompted National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson to take action.
R&D Investments for Small Businesses
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that 76 small businesses around the country will receive $7.4 million in grants to conduct research related to food security, natural resources, and agricultural issues. …
National Beer Lover’s Day
Cathy Isom tells us about a day dedicated to lovers of the world’s most widely consumed alcoholic beverage. Beer. That’s coming up on this Land of Ours.
FSA Reprograms $185 million for Loans
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has reprogrammed $185 million dollars to help address a backlog of direct and guaranteed farm operating loan applications. The Hagstrom Report says that’s enough to …
Monsanto Confirms New Proposal from Bayer
Both Bayer and Monsanto have confirmed that negotiations for the sale of Monsanto are continuing and a new offer has been made. Bayer has updated its proposal to a non-binding …
Ag Economy Barometer Lower in August
After months of improved farmer sentiment toward the Ag economy, things took a different turn in the August Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Declining commodity prices weighed heaviest on farmer …
New York Moving Toward E-15 Approval
The New York Department of Agriculture and Markets is proposing a new rule to allow the sale of E-15. The new rule would apply to all vehicles model year 2001 …
Soybean Use Exceeded USDA Expectations
The 2015-2016 marketing year for corn and soybeans ended on August 31. The question is how much of each commodity was used during the marketing year? The USDA Quarterly Grain …
Selections Made for California Agricultural Leadership Program
Twenty-four individuals have been selected for Class 47 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program, an advanced leadership development experience for emerging agricultural leaders. The new fellows will be inaugurated into …
Smithfield Foods Donations Help Louisiana Flood Victims
Smithfield Foods is donating 80,000 pounds of protein to flood victims in Louisiana. The food will be distributed by the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. Smithfield also donated the use …
USDA Announces Additional Farm Loan Funding
The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Friday announced more funding for farm operating loans. Farm Service Agency administrator Val Dolcini announced the funding to assist more than 1,900 approved …
Congress Back in Session This Week
After a seven-week recess, Congress returns to session this week as many have little expectation lawmakers will accomplish much of anything with the November elections looming.
Essential Meat Thermometer
The kitchen essential for safe cooking, and the surprising number of households actually using it. Cathy Isom lets us know what this tool is coming up on This Land of …
Labor Day Grilling Safety
Cathy Isom has some tips on how to be extra careful when grilling those Labor Day burgers. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours.