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 …
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 …