…bumper crops all over the globe have kept grain prices low and overturned the traditional dynamics in the farm sector. The largest trading companies that buy and sell farmers’ products…
House Committee to Hold Hearing on Glyphosate Allegations
…asking IARC officials to appear before them to give testimony about the methodology they used to come up with their findings. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Withdrawal Would Not Lower Deficit With Mexico
…trade agreement with the European Union, while Mexico and the EU are currently negotiating a free trade agreement of their own. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Must Make Commitment to Agricultural Research
The National Pork Producers Council in testimony delivered urged Congress to renew its commitment to funding agricultural research to help America’s farmers feed a growing world population, improve public health…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-3-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
Cargill Aiming for Birth to Burger Beef Audit
…will help Cargill implement the standard to provide customers “an increased level of trust in the beef they purchase and eat.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
TPP Nations Nearing final Stretch in Talks
…the provisions in a new TPP would not cause problems for ongoing talks to update the North American Free Trade Agreement. TPP aims to eliminate tariffs on industrial and farm…
Clovis Withdraws Name from USDA Nomination
…his qualifications for the USDA post. Stabenow called the withdraw “a victory for science” and farmers who rely on agricultural research. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agriculture Reacts to House Tax Reform Proposal
…legislation. The American Farm Bureau Federation applauded the introduction but acknowledged that AFBF staff will be studying the proposal to ensure the plan “reduces the tax burden” on farmers and…
Farmers Applaud Move to Reform Tax Code
Duvall The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Farm Bureau applauds Congress for its progress in reforming the tax code. This new tax plan…
Tour Shows Ornamental Pumpkin Big Business
…park lies two locations for Uesugi Farms. The operation has the smaller Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch in the Coyote Valley just south of San Jose, and the larger Uesugi Farms…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-2-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
Almond Board: Leadership Program Personal Experience
…growers and 100 processors in California, many of whom are third- and fourth-generation farmers. To keep almonds as a sustainable crop for California, the Board increased and accelerated research investment…
FMC Closes Transaction with DuPont
…Solutions the fifth largest crop protection chemical company in the world by revenue, with estimated annual revenue of approximately $3.8 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….