If Mexico’s president wanted to restrict GMO corn from the U.S., the time to do that was more than three years ago, before he agreed to the terms of the…
Coalition Encourages Bolstering U.K. Trade Opportunities Through UNITED Act
…that improved trade relations with the U.K. have the potential to provide broad benefits to American ag stakeholders. The Corn Refiners Association, another signatory of the letter, also recently released…
McKalip Discusses Specialty Crops, GMO Corn, Dairy Trade at Summit
…goes for organics. It goes for biofuels. It goes for all kinds of specialty crops, fruit, and vegetables, et cetera.” During his comments, McKalip discussed Mexico’s refusal of biotech corn…
Dispute Settlement Consultations Requested for Mexico’s GM Restrictions
…innovation.” The consultations are being requested under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) regarding Mexico’s Presidential Decree on genetically modified (GM) corn. “The USMCA was written to ensure that producers in all…
Learn About GMOs with the FDA
…up a large percentage of the crop grown (e.g., soybeans, corn, sugar beets, canola, and cotton). Most GMO crops are used in food for animals like cows, chickens, and fish….
Is U.S. Losing Trade Competitiveness?
…and exports-to-production ratios indicate the United States is still the top exporter of corn, tree nuts, and cotton. However, it also says other competitors have gained shares in the global…
Farm Bureau Analysis: 2022 Crop Losses Top $21 Billion
…May hailstorms and severe weather in April. Kansas ranked second with over $3.3 billion in incurred losses from drought conditions. Kansas corn losses totaled over $1.2 billion followed by $777…
Sorghum: A Useful Pollinator Food Source
An alternative food source for pollinators. That’s coming up in This Land of Ours. Sorghum bicolor, a pollen-rich grass species cultivated for grain and forage, which looks similar to corn,…
U.S. Wants Science from Mexico on GMO Corn Ban
…says he’s given Mexico until today, February 14, to explain the science behind the country’s planned ban on GMO corn imports. Market Screener says the response will help the agency…
Study Shows Rotational Grazing Adoption Varies by Region
…In a recent study, USDA researchers found the highest rate of total rotational grazing adoption, at 49 percent of operations, in the Northern Plains and Western Corn Belt region. The…
Senators Ask White House for Enforcement Actions on USMCA
…that the pact’s full potential remains unrealized. Wyden and Crapo highlighted the current dispute with Mexico over its policy regarding GMO corn imports, as well as Canadian failure to comply…
Corn Growers Praise Biden Officials for Stance on Biotech Corn
Some national praise from the National Corn Growers Association. That’s Coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Chokniti Khongchum from Pixabay The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) praised…
How the LandFlex Incentive Program Can Assist Dairy Farmers
…corn, for example, you’re looking on average, depending on your basin, at about five acre-feet per acre of consumptive water use from the aquifer. If you wanted to transition to,…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 12-26-22
…the omnibus bill, the next steps with US-Mexico GMO corn, and strengthening organic enforcement with a major holistic update. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…