…shoes are made with oil-based plastics. Both Nike and Adidas have similar initiatives to create sustainable and recyclable shoes. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Reebok…
Chinese Authority Approves ChemChina-Syngenta Deal
…is one of three major mergers in the crop protection and seed industry, which includes the Bayer-Monsanto and Dow-DuPont merger agreements. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Tractor Sales Up in March
…month, and sales of combines for the year so far totaled 715, a 16 percent decrease from levels last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From:…
Senators Ask Administration to Act on Dairy Trade Barriers by Canada
A group of Senators is urging the Donald Trump administration to act against what they call trade barriers restricting U.S. dairy farmers access to Canada. New York Democrats Charles Schumer…
World Trade Expanding Amid Deep Uncertainty
…number one customer for U.S. corn and corn-based products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: World Trade Organization Trade recovery expected in 2017 and 2018, amid…
Agri View: Agricultural Equipment Sales
…wear out. That is the case with practically all farm equipment. So when crop prices decline and market conditions falter farmer’s equipment manufacturers feel the sting too. It doesn’t go…
Conaway Statement on GAO Food Aid Report
…by the 2014 Farm Bill. Under the 2014 Farm Bill, USAID is authorized to use up to 20 percent of Food for Peace (Title II) funds for administrative purposes, now…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Chicken with Lemon Beurre Blanc
…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on…
NFU Urging Trump to Keep U.S. in Paris Climate Agreement
…leadership on climate change. The Paris Agreement is vital to enhancing the climate resiliency of family farm operations and rural communities, and it allows family farmers and ranchers to join…
Tom Nassif Wins Agriculturalist of the Year Award
…extensive contributions to the California agricultural industry. In selecting Nassif for the recognition, the California State Fair Ag Advisory Council considered his role in elevating the immigration reform debate to…
Farm City Newsday for April 12
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…
U.S. EPA Requires Ag Companies to Better Manage Pesticides in California’s Central Valley
…that could harm workers and the environment,” said Alexis Strauss, EPA’s Acting Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest. “We will continue to work side-by-side with the State of California to…
Canada Farmland Values Up 10 Percent
Farm Credit Canada announced this week farmland prices in Canada increased 10 percent last year as the nation’s property boom is spreading to agriculture. A report by Farm Credit Canada…
Grassley Bill Would Ban Packer Ownership of Livestock
…by producers, raising concerns about the legislation’s effect on those operations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Office of Senator Chuck Grassley Senator Chuck Grassley has…