Lawmakers in Germany are calling on regulators to curb Bayer Ag’s $66 billion proposed takeover of U.S. based Monsanto. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports a parliamentary session in Germany …
China Moves to Reopen Market to U.S. Beef
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued the following statement: “I welcome the announcement from China’s Ministry of Agriculture that it has lifted its ban on U.S. beef following a recently concluded …
Preliminary Extension of Deregulation to Two GE Potato Lines
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has preliminarily determined that it will extend deregulation to two lines of genetically engineered (GE) potatoes developed …
Antibiotic Resistance Can Occur Naturally in Soil Bacteria
By Sandra Avant, USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have found antibiotic-resistant bacteria in prairie soils that had little or no exposure to human or animal activity. Antibiotics have …
Almond Board: Almonds Rise to Top in Europe
According to Innova Market Insights, a research firm, new-product introductions with almonds have overtaken hazelnuts in Europe for the first time. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …
Farmers Urging Congress to Swiftly Move on TPP Agreement
Through groups like the National Corn Growers Association and the American Farm Bureau, thousands of farmers are asking Congress to approve the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement quickly. NCGA says more …
Canada Producers Share Agribusiness Merger Fears
Farm groups in Canada are voicing concerns over the latest flurry of merger and acquisitions within the agribusiness industry. Just a day after a U.S. Senate committee held a hearing …
FWS Proposes Endangered Species Act Protections for Bumble Bee Species
The federal Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list rusty patch bumble bees under the Endangered Species Act because of declining populations. Agri-Pulse reports the proposed rule was scheduled …
FSIS Updates Procedure Allowing Organic Meats Non-GMO Label
The Department of Agriculture has released a new procedure allowing certified organic meat and poultry producers to obtain approval of non-GMO label claims, based on the products organic certification. Sponsored …
EU, Canada, Working to Overcome Trade Deal Doubts
The European Union (EU) and Canada are working to overcome doubts of other nations included in an EU-Canada free trade deal. The EU and Canada Wednesday announced a declaration spelling out …
Duarte Nursery Stands Up to Federal Regulators
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 …