…NAFTA renegotiations may or may not bear fruit, and U.S.-imposed sanctions on China over North Korea could invite retaliation. So where does U.S. agriculture go? One answer came recently when…
Swine Disease Monitoring System in Development
Farm Journal’s Pork Network Dot Com reports the Swine Health Information Center has funded a nearly real-time monitoring system for swine disease across the globe. The system will include the…
Amazon Cleared to Take Over Whole Foods
…only comprise about two percent of the overall food market. In comparison, Walmart has over 14 percent and Costco sells way more organic food than Whole Foods does. While speculation…
IBM Announces New Food Traceability Program
…intended to give consumers more confidence in the global food system. The group includes companies like Walmart, Nestle, Tyson Foods, and many others. They’ll work with IBM to find areas…
Stabenow Supports Call to Withdraw Clovis Nomination
…and many others. Stabenow, Ranking Member on the Senate Ag Committee, says in an email that she has voiced objections to the nomination from day one. “If President Trump doesn’t…
Brazil Slaps Tariff on U.S. Ethanol
…one of Brazil’s own longstanding beliefs that tariffs are inappropriate and will effectively close off an open and bilateral trade relationship that benefits all parties involved. The groups will work…
AFBF, AFBIS, Others, Propose Dairy Revenue Protection Insurance Concept
…fall. Insurance Dairy farmers can learn more about the proposal and provide their comments at www.farmbureausellscropinsurance.com. Provided by the American Farm Bureau Federation with AFBF Market Intelligence Director John Newton…
Knowing the Rules for Drones in Agriculture
…Aircraft System (UAS), or drone, comes with a strict set of regulations from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This spring, the FAA discovered 21% of all commercial drones were being…
NIFA Invests $35 Million in Specialty Crop Research
…They foster a competitive U.S. industry that offers abundant, nutritious, safe, and affordable food sources.” Specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and…
Hydroponics Advantages – Disadvantages
Cathy Isom gives us the pros and cons of Hydroponics, and why we shouldn’t do away with soil just yet. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Hydroponics Advantages…
EU Starts In-Depth Look at Bayer-Monsanto Deal
…beneficial for farmers and consumers, and the company says it will continue to work closely with the European Commission in its investigation. The companies notified the transaction to the European…
RFA, USGC, Growth Energy Statement On Brazil Decision To Impose U.S. Ethanol Import Tariff
…close off an open and bilateral trading relationship that benefits all sides. We strongly urge this recommendation to be reversed as soon as possible and will work to that end…
USDA Seeks Public Input on Updates to Animal Welfare Act Licensing Requirements
…breed, sell, or exhibit animals for commercial purposes. The department is responsible for ensuring that these licensees comply with the AWA’s humane standards of care, which enables the American public…
Farm Computer Ownership Report Released by USDA
…farms have computer access. Of those farmers having computer access, 72 percent, up one percent from 2015, own or lease a computer. To connect to the internet, eight percent of…