…coincides with President Barack Obama’s designated Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week from September 18th – 23rd. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: USDA Agriculture…
China Investing in Agriculture Modernization
…is not immediately clear whether this commitment is separate from the bank’s plan announced in May for poverty reduction in China via agricultural investments. From the National Association of Farm…
Egypt Ergot Restrictions Dampening Already Sour Wheat Trade
…the uncertainty, trade analysts say Egypt is likely to return to the world wheat market after the nation’s domestic inventories dwindle. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Bayer-Monsanto Deal Could Offset European Regulations on Ag Biotech
…prices helped to kick start consolidation efforts within the industry. Monsanto and Bayer announced the $66 billion takeover agreement last week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Confidence Continues to Decline
Farmers surveyed logged the lowest score in the seven-year history of the DTN/The Progressive Farmer Agriculture Confidence Index. (DTN graphic by Nick Scalise) The recent Ag Confidence Index compiled by…
EPA Says Glyphosate Likely Not Carcinogenic
…a 227-page paper. The EPA said the agency expects to publish its final assessment of glyphosate in the spring of 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Funding for 2016 “CalAgPlate” Grant Program
…farming community,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “The purchase of a CalAgPlate helps to fund educational opportunities statewide which include agricultural workshops, farm tours and the State FFA Leadership Conference….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
National Farm Safety Week
…farming operation. More farm accidents occur during the fall than at any other time of the year. Unfortunately it involves one or more farm family members. Farming is one of…
Talk of a 2017 Farm Bill?
Should the farm crisis continue or even worsen, there are some in Washington D.C. who say it may be necessary to do a farm bill a year early, with the…
Soybean Planting in Brazil Arrives with Concerns
…Brazil’s worst recession in decades. Reports say the farmers in Brazil are in a troubling financial spot right now after a bad growing season last year. Many farmers are having…
Farm Equipment Sales Mixed in 2016
…was strong during August and farm tractors in the 40-100 horsepower range reversed a lower recent monthly trend,” said Charlie O’Brien, AEM Senior Vice President. He said the over 100…
Bayer Investors React to the Monsanto Acquisition
…of success. “It’s going to depend on whether or not he can turn this acquisition into reality,” said Professor Nils Stieglitz. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
WRDA Bill Clears Senate with On-Farm Storage Exemption
…to the fuel when they need it. This ensures that they can maintain their on-farm storage and bring reasonable exemptions for small and medium sized farms as well as livestock…