The Federal Trade Commission cleared Amazon to officially take over Whole Foods. Politico’s Morning Agriculture Report says Amazon will spend $13.7 billion to acquire the Austin, Texas-based high-end food grocery…
Brazil Slaps Tariff on U.S. Ethanol
The Brazilian Agriculture Minister announced on Wednesday that the country’s Chamber of Foreign Trade approved a recommendation to impose a 20 percent tariff on U.S. ethanol imports after a 600…
Knowing the Rules for Drones in Agriculture
Using drones in agriculture has become more prevalent in recent years as larger commercial models become available. As they become more popular it’s important to remember that using an Unmanned…
NIFA Invests $35 Million in Specialty Crop Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced 12 new grants totaling $35 million for science-based solutions and new technology for the specialty crop…
Farm City Newsday, Thursday 8-24-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
Hydroponics Advantages – Disadvantages
…failures. Putting plants at risk of dying. Plus, if not run on renewable energy, hydroponic pumps are another pull on the grid. Managing a hydroponics system, repairing pumps and monitoring…
Farm Trade Expert Says Trump “Playing With Fire” on NAFTA Comments
…Major farm groups are reluctant or declining to comment on President Trump’s latest threat to withdraw from NAFTA, altogether. But former Department of Agriculture trade advisor in the Bill Clinton…
Trump NAFTA Comments Worrisome to Agriculture
…Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is said to have persuaded the President to renegotiate, rather than terminate the agreement, by emphasizing the importance NAFTA has for agriculture exports. Agriculture groups have…
Agri View: Costly and Abused Help
…to help feed the low income and other families that are nutritionally at risk. The USDA has WIC. That is Woman, Infants, and Children. It is one of the costliest…
RFA, USGC, Growth Energy Statement On Brazil Decision To Impose U.S. Ethanol Import Tariff
Brazilian Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply Blairo Maggi tweeted that CAMEX, Brazil’s Chamber of Foreign Trade, has approved a recommendation to impose a 20 percent tariff on U.S. ethanol…
USDA Seeks Public Input on Updates to Animal Welfare Act Licensing Requirements
Announcement During Week of 51st Anniversary of Law Protecting Animals in Research & Exhibition Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, a trained veterinarian, prescribes a much-needed belly rub on Bring Your Dog…
Farm City Newsday, Wednesday 8-23-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
Farm Computer Ownership Report Released by USDA
A report by the Department of Agriculture shows farm access to the internet is increasing. The 2017 USDA Farm Computer Usage and Ownership report show that nationally, 73 percent of…
ISU Study Shows No Impact of RFS on Greenhouse Gasses
…study, produced in June, was released by the Renewable Fuels Association recently, highlighting the net positive to the U.S. economy. Iowa State University’s Center for Agriculture and Rural Development developed…