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Bayer in Exclusive Talks With BASF to Sell Vegetable Seed Business
…Bayer’s LibertyLink technology for herbicide tolerance, and essentially all of the company’s field-crop seed businesses, and related research and development capabilities. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
South Korea Forming Response team to U.S. Trade Protectionism
…almonds, cheese, cherries and wine and beer. Korea was also a top market for U.S. corn in the last marketing year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Coalition Formed to Fight Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
…U.S. sectors that use steel and aluminum. The coalition says the tariffs pose risks to U.S. consumers, exports and economic growth. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Considering Trade Protection Measures Against China
…U.S. and American goods exported to China last year reached $375.2 billion, an eight percent jump from $347 billion in 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ethanol Industry Workers, Veterans Ask Trump To Support RFS
…production. “After four straight years of declining agricultural income, your steadfast support of homegrown biofuels has been a lifeline for the farm economy, and we are deeply grateful to you…
Vote on a California Federal Milk Marketing Order Moves Closer
…a 2015 California FMMO hearing, are federal agency employees. A conference call was organized by USDA to address the issue. The call was hosted by Stephen Vaden from the Office…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-07-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Snowpack totals make a huge jump in just over a week yet are still well below…
Former Ag Secretary to Run for Senate Seat
…hold a special election in November for Cochran’s Senate seat, along with a normal election for the state’s other Senate seat. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Tells Canada he wants “Fair” NAFTA Deal
…presidential election in July and the U.S. midterm elections in November, but the talks can and will continue past that date. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Contracts
Agricultural producers wanting to enhance current conservation efforts are encouraged to renew their Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) contract. Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps private landowners build…
CFBF: Requiring Workers Return to Home Country Not an Option
The California Farm Bureau Federation took two employers and their employees to Washington D.C. to express to congressional leaders that the current immigration reform being discussed isn’t going to work…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-06-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Reaction continues from the court decision that will end any public or private pesticide treatments done…
Third Snow Survey Shows Improvement from Last Month
…The National Weather Service is expecting another storm beginning Wednesday, however, it will not be as substantial as the previous storm which brought close to seven feet of snow to…