Monsanto announced it has reached milestones in two key aspects of its biodiversity program, including protecting species and promoting sustainable landscapes. Monsanto established 72 habitats for monarch butterflies and other…
Canada Responds to Dairy Trade Disagreement with U.S.
Canada’s Ambassador to Washington told the Associated Press this week that Donald Trump is wrong when he says that Canada’s dairy industry trade practices “are very unfair.” David MacNaughton wrote…
Trump Vows to Fix Wisconsin Dairy Situation
At a recent stop in Wisconsin to discuss job creation, President Donald Trump vowed to support Wisconsin dairy farmers in their trade dispute with Canada and possibly make big changes…
Agri View: Pollinator Problem Worldwide
Everett Griner talks about the bee and pollinator problem now worldwide in today’s Agri View. For a decade or longer beekeepers throughout the U.S. have been impacted…
NMPF Statement in Response to Canadian Ambassador’s Comments on Dairy Trade Dispute
From Jim Mulhern, President and CEO, NMPF Mulhern “It’s absurd for the Canadian government to assert there is no relationship between its new Class 7 policy and the lost U.S….
Certified Organic Operations Shows Continued Growth
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new data indicating the organic industry continues to grow domestically and globally, with 24,650 certified organic operations in the United States, and 37,032…
Increased Blueberry Volumes from Naturipe
Ideal growing conditions are on the rise throughout the United States and Naturipe Farms has promotable blueberry volumes available which is meeting increased consumer consumption trends and offers promotion opportunities…
Agri View: Worldwide Food Costs
Everett Griner talks about food costs still rising worldwide in today’s Agri View. It is generally about the middle of the year when our government’s annual…
Foods That Make Your Skin Glow
Cathy Isom turns to skin care by giving you tips about some foods you can eat to make your skin glow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
Survey Shows Farmers Concerns
A new survey by the Farmer’s Business Network shows the current concerns farmers have in the United States. The new Voice of the Farmer Report examines the state of modern…
China Growing Less Corn as Acreage Drops
Farmers in China will plant less corn this season, resulting in the nation’s smallest crop in six years. A poll by Reuters finds that during the spring planting season, growers…
EPA Administrator Promises Back-to-Basics Agenda
Pruitt Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt last week promised a back-to-basics agenda approach for the federal agency. While visiting a Pennsylvania coal mine, Pruitt announced the agenda, saying the…
Little Time to Reverse Organic Livestock Rules
If confirmed next Monday, Agriculture Secretary nominee Sonny Perdue will have little time to oppose organic livestock rules finalized by the Department of Agriculture just a day before President Donald…
USDA Seeking to Advance Modernized Pork Slaughter
The Department of Agriculture wants to move forward with a modernization of pork slaughter. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service last week announced the agency wants to move forward with…