…diet is less land intensive, NPPC says reducing the amount of meat products does not necessarily free more land for cultivation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Egypt Changes Stance on Ergot, Again
…that contained ergot, but met international standards for contamination. Egypt is the world’s biggest buyer of wheat. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Image credit: Wheat spikes…
USDA Buying Eggs to Ease Surplus
…to help relieve pressure on the dairy industry amid low prices. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: USDA The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans…
10 Percent of Farmland to Change Ownership
…farm operators. Data from 2014 shows 39 percent of all farmland was rented and 61 percent was owned by farm operators. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
EU Downplaying TTIP Failure Comments
…health, social and data protection standards.” EU trade ministers will discuss the trade agreement when they next meet late next month. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farm Labor Overtime Bill Passes
As the state sat divided and waited for an outcome, the California Assembly voted to pass the farm worker overtime bill AB1066. The bill was introduced by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez,…
Pesticide Initiative Launches Safety Pilot Project
…Salinas. The briefing recognized Farmworker Committee members and growers including SeaMist Farms, Tanimura & Antle, Bayview Farms, Scheid Vineyards and Costa Family Farms for their contributions to the initiative. …
State Seeks Way to Solve ‘A Big Biomass Problem’
…at the same time. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Christine Souza is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at csouza@cfbf.com….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 29
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…
Packing Safe School Lunches
…in an insulated lunch box or bag to help keep things colder, longer, safer. From: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Keeping “Bag” Lunches Safe Whether it’s off to school…
USDA Quarterly Export Forecast Shows Higher Numbers
…numbers to $127 billion, $2.5 billion higher than the previous forecast. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: USDA Statement by Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Latest Quarterly…
Co-ops and Ag Retailers Face Economic Challenges
…Cobank Farm Supply Co-ops and Other Ag Retailers Face Tighter Margins, Cyclical Challenges Accounts receivable climb as farm income declines Accounts receivable at farm supply co-ops and other ag retailers…
Chile to Send TPP Agreement to Its Congress
…sensitive areas. Chile already has bilateral agreements with other members of TPP but this would deepen its links to those countries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Senate Won’t Take Up TPP This Year
…get a vote, and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan said the bill doesn’t have enough votes to pass the House. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….