…that parents packed for them. But we do know that one in six Americans will get some sort of food-related illness this year. And since children are at higher risk…
USDA Quarterly Export Forecast Shows Higher Numbers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a revised export forecast for the remainder of 2016 as well as a forecast for 2017. Both reports show U.S. ag export have begun…
Co-ops and Ag Retailers Face Economic Challenges
…member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 26
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AgNet Media to Provide On-Site Coverage of Sommet de l’Élevage
Sommet de l’Élevage Celebrating 25 Years The 25th annual Sommet de l’Élevage, held in Clermont-Ferrand, France, is gearing up for another year of premium livestock coverage. The event will be…
Using Chickens to Repel Mosquitos
…for humans at risk of mosquito-transmitted diseases. Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences says the research indicates that, unlike humans, cattle, goats and sheep, chickens are a non-host…
Algeria Returns to U.S. Corn
U.S. corn sales to Algeria are making a strong showing in 2016, doubling 2014-15 marketing year imports. A U.S. Department of Agriculture’ export sales report showed 527,000 metric tons—20.7 million…
China’s Zika Rules Raise Fears for U.S. Exporters
…fear they will be required to fumigate all containers destined for China, costing an estimated $100 to $200 per container. Exporters who ship everything from agriculture products and chemicals to…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 25
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Comments Reopened on Import of Lemons from Chile
…of overlapping safeguarding measures, including steps taken in growing areas, packing houses, export locations, and at the port of entry, that effectively minimize the risk of a plant pest, or…
APHIS Proposes Import of Fresh Raspberry Fruit
…found free of the fungus. APHIS conducted a pest risk assessment (PRA) that identifies the fungus as a pest of concern, and a risk management document (RMD) that recommends phytosanitary…
APHIS Proposes Import of Fresh Persimmon Fruit
…systems approach will ensure the risk of plant pests entering the U.S. through the imported persimmons is managed, allowing persimmons to be safely imported. APHIS published a pest risk assessment…
Schneider Electric SE Mulling Sale of DTN
Bloomberg reports power-equipment maker Schneider Electric SE is weighing a sale of agriculture news and data service DTN. The price tag could be an estimated $1.5 billion, according to sources…
Farm, Dairy Groups Praise USDA Surplus Cheese Purchases
Agriculture groups and the dairy industry are praising the Agriculture Department’s announcement to reduce surplus cheese stocks in the U.S., a move requested by the American Farm Bureau and others….