…in the House to approve the trade deal. Other countries are holding out on approval, pending action by the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Vilsack Announces Sorghum Board Appointments
…by certified sorghum producer organizations. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of 22 industry-funded research and promotion boards. They empower farmers and ranchers to leverage their own resources to…
Food Security in the United States in 2015
…life for all household members. That is down from 14.0 percent in 2014. USDA’s Economic Research Service plays a leading role in Federal research on food security and food security…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 23
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…
Seaweed Could Reduce Pork Antibiotics Use
…for sustainable pig production.” The University says seaweed extracts for pork production could be available to farmers within the next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Greenpeace Co-founder Changes Stance on Biotech
…Greenpeace attempts to block genetically modified crops. Referring to Golden Rice, he called the efforts by Greenpeace a “crime against humanity.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Egypt Ergot Policy Saga Continues
…destined for Egypt was rejected. A delegation from Egypt is expected to arrive in Russia next week to discuss the standoff. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Clinton in Favor of WOTUS, Trump Against
The Presidential candidates are split when it comes to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Waters of the U.S. rule. Democratic candidate Hilary Clinton told Farm Futures she supports the rule that…
Germany Signaling Opposition to Bayer-Monsanto Deal
…to stop the deal. Buying Monsanto would give Bayer, about 35 percent of the global market for seeds and farm chemicals. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
China Moves to Reopen Market to U.S. Beef
…for U.S. producers. The Obama Administration and USDA will continue to press trading partners to eliminate unfair barriers to trade that hamper American farmers and ranchers.” Background Following the discovery…
Preliminary Extension of Deregulation to Two GE Potato Lines
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has preliminarily determined that it will extend deregulation to two lines of genetically engineered (GE) potatoes developed…
Antibiotic Resistance Can Occur Naturally in Soil Bacteria
…that once killed them. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) researchers are investigating agriculture-related antibiotic resistance and developing solutions to address food safety, animal production and protection, and the environment. Part of…
Experts Interpret Overtime Bill’s Effect on Farms
…dairy farms, which operate long hours, year-round, and don’t have the seasonal variations some other crops and commodities have. Little said dairy farms will likely move toward further automation of…
Western View: What to do with 44,000 Old Wild Horses
…has adopted out more than 235,000 wild horses and burros. The agency screens adopters to insure the animals are going to a caring home, not to be sold off for…