John Duarte, a fourth-generation California farmer and Farm Bureau member, has taken a stand against the federal government over whether farming is a violation of federal law, and he is …
Farm Bureau: “Move Swiftly on TPP Trade Agreement”
The American Farm Bureau Federation, the Coalition of Services Industries, the Information Technology Industry Council and the National Association of Manufacturers today called on the president and congressional leadership to …
Organic Acreage Increase Misleading
USDA numbers show organic production acreage is up 20 percent, but the vast majority of the bump comes from four farms in Alaska. Politico reports 700,000 acres in Alaska account …
Canada Investigating PEDv Outbreak in Manitoba
Officials in Canada are investigating the possible source of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus confirmed at a Manitoba farm last week. Canada’s government is concerned trucks might carry the virus between …
Vietnam Set to Delay TPP Vote on Heals of U.S. Election
Vietnam is set to delay ratifying the Trans-Pacific Partnership until next year, as anxiety is rising over the deal in the U.S. Congress and the anti-trade presidential campaigns. A top government …
Farm Bureau: Senate Report Shows Federal Clean Water Act Overreach
The American Farm Bureau Federation says Tuesday’s Senate report on the Clean Water Act proves the need for the Senate to act against the Waters of the U.S. rule. Farm …
EPA Awards $4.8 M to Research Water Quality Benefits
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tuesday awarded $4.8 million to six universities to study the benefits of water quality. The funding is available for the universities to work with local communities …
Farm Groups Cautious of Merger Trend
Farm groups are showing caution regarding the recent merger and acquisition trend in the agriculture industry, while companies included in the trend say innovation will benefit from the changes. At …
NCGA CEO Testifies at Senate Hearing
Regulatory barriers facing agriculture are a major driver of agriculture industry consolidation, National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Chief Executive Officer Chris Novak testified today at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on …
Vilsack Announces New Initiatives to Address Rural Opioid Epidemic
Initiatives by the U.S. Department of Agriculture seek to combat the rural opioid epidemic. Announced Monday, two programs by USDA were formed to strengthen outreach and education resources at the …
China Investing in Agriculture Modernization
China intends to invest the equivalent of $450 billion to modernize the nation’s agriculture sector. Politico reports the investment over the next four years is an effort to increase China’s …
Egypt Ergot Restrictions Dampening Already Sour Wheat Trade
Global wheat prices are suffering from complicated quarantine rules by Egypt regarding the fungus ergot, effectively taking the world’s largest wheat importer out of the trade market. Sponsored ContentBeef on …
Bayer-Monsanto Deal Could Offset European Regulations on Ag Biotech
The Wall Street Journal says the agreement between Bayer and Monsanto could be a step towards fighting back against strict agriculture biotech regulations in the European Union. Sponsored ContentBeef on …
Ag Confidence Continues to Decline
The recent Ag Confidence Index compiled by DTN reached the lowest score recorded since the poll began. Known as the ACI, the August results from farmer surveys produced the lowest …