The American Journal of Transportation calls Russia a “grain superpower” as wheat exports from Russia surge. The Journal says grains are propelling Russia’s agriculture into a renaissance, charged by the …
ABC Seeks Pink Slime Lawsuit Dismissal
ABC network, along with employees Diane Sawyer and Jim Avila are asking a judge to dismiss a $1.2 billion defamation lawsuit regarding the networks reporting on lean, finely textured beef …
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Expands Board of Directors
Six New Members Join Board in Advance of October 5 Public Board Meeting Session The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Board of Directors has appointed six new members, significantly …
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new members of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee, which will meet Oct. 25 to Oct. 26, 2016, at …
Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products to Strengthen
The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) awarded nearly $1 million in grants through the Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP) to strengthen and explore new market …
EU Duties on Argentine Bio-diesel Lose Another Challenge
The World Trade Organization recently ruled for a second time that European Union (EU) duties on bio-diesel imports from Argentina violated international trade rules. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s …
Brazil Opens Market for U.S. Corn Imports
Brazil recently paved the way for imports of U.S. corn following a short corn crop, according to industry sources. Regulators in Brazil last week met and authorized outstanding biotech products …
USDA Issues Sour Egg Board Report
The Department of Agriculture says the American Egg Board engaged in inappropriate conduct following a USDA checkoff review. The results announced last week regarding what’s known as “mayogate” stem from …
Consumers Want GMO Labels
With a new federal labeling standard on the way, food company executives told the Wall Street Journal that consumers want GMO products labeled. The Wall Street Journal gathered executives in …
TTIP Deal Faces Uncertain Future
Trade negotiators for the U.S. and the European Union left scheduled talks in New York last week with little progress made regarding the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. U.S. negotiators …
Taking the Melodrama out of Almond Orchard Recycling
UC Cooperative Extension will demonstrate a kinder, gentler – plus cheaper and more effective – method of recycling an almond orchard at a Manteca field day 10 a.m. to 12 …
Cargill Launching Traceable Beef Brand
Cargill Meats is gearing up to launch its Pasture Crafted beef brand, which the company says will be “guaranteed tender and traceable to birth on sustainably operated ranches.” Sponsored ContentCIR …
Agriculture Could Mingle into Next Presidential Debate
Agriculture could enter the spotlight at the next debate between presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Sunday at Washington University in St Louis, Missouri. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
Government, States in Germany, Agree to All or Nothing GMO Ban
A draft law reportedly agreed to by all German ministers would make the decision of whether to ban the cultivation of genetically engineered crops a joint decision by Germany’s federal …