…a third generation farmer. AgNet West Farm News Director Sabrina Hill spoke with Phippen about his life as an almond grower and his plans for the future. Hear the full…
Lower Beef Prices Good for Consumers
…to favorite holiday cuts, consumers will also find good deals on lean beef cuts, such as top sirloin and strip steak. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Western Governors Vow Climate Change Fight
…the world’s food. The governors were meeting this week as part of the Western Governors Association meeting in San Diego, California. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada Approves Funds for Ranchers Affected by Bovine TB
…notified Canada of the bovine TB outbreak when a cow from Alberta tested positive for bovine TB at a U.S. slaughterhouse. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Rushing to Finish Organic Livestock Welfare Rule
…DeFazio said he “supports USDA’s work” on the rule and urged the White House and USDA to finalize the rule quickly. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Foreign Trade Negotiator Says U.S. Will Restore TPP, Eventually
…U.S. cattle industry will build due to a 13 percent tariff differential in Australia’s favor in a billion-dollar market, being Japan. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Greater Flexibility on Using Phosphorus from Manure
…a farm and operated onsite, either on a daily or rotational basis depending on the size of the dairy operation. According to Church, the system can service 10 small farms…
Updating the National Poultry Improvement Program
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is updating its National Poultry Improvement Plan program standards to include the processes and procedures for the poultry primary breeding industry…
AFBF Duvall on USDA’s GIPSA Rule Proposals
Duvall “The Agriculture Department’s Farmer Fair Practices Rules take an important step toward leveling the playing field in the poultry industry by ensuring companies follow the law and treat farmers…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for December 14
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…
White House Issues ‘Midnight’ GIPSA Rule
…– collectively known as the GIPSA Rule – which Congress mandated in the 2008 Farm Bill. But the agency was blocked by lawmakers through amendments to annual agricultural spending legislation…
USDA Revises Guidance on Date Labeling
Encourages Industry to use “Best if Used By” on Product Labels The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued updated information on food product labeling,…
Chipotle Executive to Step Down Following Slow Growth
…least a year, a key measure of a restaurant chain’s health, have not recovered as fast as the company had expected. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Monsanto Shareholders Approve Merger with Bayer
…the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Monsanto Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) announced that at a special meeting of shareowners held today, shareowners of the company approved the…