…is what determines the nutrient’s “bioavailability,” or how well it is likely to be absorbed by the human body. Read more about this research in the March 2018 issue of…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-08-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
Bayer in Exclusive Talks With BASF to Sell Vegetable Seed Business
…regulator, which has raised concerns that the Monsanto acquisition could pressure farmers, is expected to make its decision on the Monsanto deal by April 5th, though it could issue a…
South Korea Forming Response team to U.S. Trade Protectionism
…by lemons, shelled almonds, cheese, cherries and wine and beer. Korea was also a top market for U.S. corn in the last marketing year. From the National Association of Farm…
Coalition Formed to Fight Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
…U.S. sectors that use steel and aluminum. The coalition says the tariffs pose risks to U.S. consumers, exports and economic growth. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Considering Trade Protection Measures Against China
…U.S. and American goods exported to China last year reached $375.2 billion, an eight percent jump from $347 billion in 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ethanol Industry Workers, Veterans Ask Trump To Support RFS
…production. “After four straight years of declining agricultural income, your steadfast support of homegrown biofuels has been a lifeline for the farm economy, and we are deeply grateful to you…
Vote on a California Federal Milk Marketing Order Moves Closer
…making progress and no longer threatened to be negated. If the judicial officer reaches an agreement with the decision as-is, implementation could potentially begin by November 2018 pending a vote…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-07-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Snowpack totals make a huge jump in just over a week yet are still well below…
Former Ag Secretary to Run for Senate Seat
…hold a special election in November for Cochran’s Senate seat, along with a normal election for the state’s other Senate seat. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Tells Canada he wants “Fair” NAFTA Deal
…to Twitter earlier this week, Trump said the tariffs would “come off” if a new and fair NAFTA agreement is signed, adding that Canada must also “treat our farmers much…
Ag Producer Sentiment Improves; but Uncertainty about the Future of NAFTA Looms
…December 2017. Figure 1. Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, October 2015-February 2018. While the Ag Economy Barometer reached a survey high of more than 150 points back in January 2017,…
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Contracts
…their business while implementing conservation practices that help ensure the sustainability of their entire operation. Participants with existing CSP contracts expiring on Dec. 31, 2018, can access the benefits of…
New Study: RIN Price Cap for E15 RVP Waiver “Deal” Would Cut Ethanol Consumption and Trounce Corn Prices
…reduce the effective ethanol mandate from 15 billion gallons to about 14.3 billion gallons in 2018;” “…[C]apping RIN prices at low levels makes it implausible that retailers would invest in…