Japan’s lower House of Parliament passed the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement this week. A German web publication says experts view the move as an empty gesture because U.S. President-elect Donald…
Bird Flu Discovered in European Union
…been reported in Germany, Hungary, Poland, Switzerland, and Austria. German, Swiss, and Austrian authorities are currently coordinating containment efforts as wild birds can transmit the virus to poultry on the…
Peterson Named U.S. Wheat Associates President in 2017
…search committee and appointed USW Past Chairman Brian O’Toole, a wheat farmer from Crystal, ND, as its chair. “During our initial meetings, the committee decided to focus the search for…
Farm Bureau Scores Big
…West News Director Sabrina Hill is also a presenter at the upcoming AFBF convention. She and fellow broadcaster Brian Winnekins were invited back to present a follow-up to their 2016…
Succession Plans can Assure Farms Stay in the Family
…ago, to protect the future of the farming business and secure assets for their sons Brian and Chris—and now, for their four grandchildren. “This is the biggest challenge that people…
Top Court in Germany Backs Canada-EU Trade Deal
The Constitutional Court of Germany Thursday supported a trade deal between the European Union and Canada. The top court in Germany rejected a legal challenge to the Comprehensive Economic and…
North Carolina Flooding Kills Thousands of Livestock
…died, in the thousands.” Matthew Starr of the Waterkeeper Alliance said photos show floodwaters up to the roofs of barns and, in his words, “the flooding is quite terrible.” Brian…
RFA Fishing Sponsorship Will Promote Ethanol
…power boost, while being the lowest-cost, cleanest-burning, biodegradable fuel on the planet.” Bass Pro Shops Crappiemasters Owner and President Brian Sowers said, “This is a huge opportunity to partner with…
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…
New Rules Governing Use of Fumigant Pesticide 1,3-D
…air concentrations higher “These changes reflect my commitment to a more effective approach to protecting the public from harm from pesticide use, particularly fumigants,” said Brian Leahy Director of DPR….
Aged Cows Top the International Guernsey Show
…pair by judges Brian Behnke, Albany, Wis. and Jason Danhof, Waukon, Iowa. The pair evaluated 208 entries before selecting their champions. Each cow garnered additional awards as well. Lauren received…
State Proposes Regulation on Pesticide Use
…that are located in agricultural areas, but it also ensures meaningful communication between farmers and the schools and child day-care facilities that are their neighbors,” said Brian Leahy, DPR director….
Medicinal Garden
…soothing benefits. Such as: St. Johns Wort and Oil Ginkgo Biloba German Chamomile Tea Cramp Bark Echinacea – known for treating the common cold. And, Passion Flower – a mild…
DPR Takes Action Against Grower
…S. Comanche Drive and El Camino Real in Arvin. “This action sends a signal to growers that breaking our rules will not be tolerated,” said DPR Director Brian Leahy. “The…