…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….
Agri View: Apple Versatility
…There are larger crops of course but none more important nor versatile than apples. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner. From: California Apple Commission Apple Facts Health Facts…
The California Kitchen: Cilantro Whipped Potatoes
…1 Bunch Cilantro, 4 T Granulated Garlic Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these…
Funding for 2016 “CalAgPlate” Grant Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is currently accepting proposals for the 2016 California Agriculture Special Interest License Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. This program makes available an estimated $257,000…
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…
CDFA Collaborates on Draft ‘Vibrant Communities and Landscapes’
…levels by 2030. CDFA is joining with the following agencies: Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency, California Environmental Protection Agency, California Natural Resources Agency, California State Transportation Agency, California Health…
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….