…Journal says Schemm, a Sharon Springs, Kansas, wheat grower, has reportedly been tapped to accept the position of Kansas Farm Service Agency executive director. Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule said…
Insurer Suing ABC over BPI Settlement
…is seeking to prevent Disney from pursuing coverage from the company through arbitration. The lawsuit was filed in the New York State court system. From the National Association of Farm…
Consumers See ‘Organic’ and ‘non-GM’ Food Labels as Synonymous
…that a product labeled, “Non-GMO Project Verified” more clearly communicates the absence of GM ingredients than a product labeled “USDA Organic.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trade Lawyer Tells Companies to Prepare for no NAFTA
…some of the tougher proposals, such as stricter rules of origin for the materials used in auto manufacturing, come to pass. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Renegotiation Agreement Depends on Tax Reform, Agriculture
…farm groups will increase after the tax reform debate. He says that once tax reform is concluded, agriculture leadership would be “so outraged at the possibility of leaving NAFTA that…
USDA Announces Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2018
…said Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Administrator Steve Peterson. “I encourage producers to contact their local FSA office to schedule an appointment to enroll.” The producers on a farm that…
Breeding Resistant Chickens for Improved Food Safety
…known as Eimeria. In the U.S., coccidiosis inflicts annual production losses of up to $800 million, making this intestinal disease a significant threat to nearly 9 billion U.S. meat-type birds….
Farm City Monday, 10-30-17
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One Step Closer to Tax Cuts?
…as the House and Senate Ag Committees work on a new farm bill using the existing baseline. Funding is going to be a huge challenge in the farm bill as…
New Film Discusses GMO Misinformation
The maker of a film called Food Evolution, supported by the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance, says his documentary shows how easily misinformation can overwhelm objective analysis. Scott Hamilton Kennedy…
EPA Releases Guidance on Air Emissions
…assist farmers in reporting air releases of hazardous substances from animal waste at farms. EPA is making this information available to provide time for farmers to review and prepare for…
NAFTA Notice Would Devastate Farm Economy
…mean Mexico pulling out of negotiations immediately. Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau would also face immediate pressure to leave negotiations as well. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
National Farmers Organization Talks NAFTA
…said National Farmers has long advocated for supply management in the U.S. However, he says farmers continue to produce more than the domestic market can use. Terminating NAFTA would not…
Farm City Friday, 10-27-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….