…Agriculture (NIFA) Specialty Crop Research Initiative, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “America’s specialty crop farmers face many challenges ranging from a changing climate to increasing production costs. Investing in…
Ergot Risks to Wheat Crops
…has strayed back-and-forth from the industry standard of allowed ergot contamination levels of .05 percent. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports Egypt’s agriculture ministry formed a committee to assess if…
Bayer Loses Belt SC Appeal
…to voluntarily cancel the 2008 conditional registration for Belt SC insecticide. The company refused and the agency moved to cancel anyway. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Dockers Union Contract Negotiations
…discussions on a contract extension or a new contract “to avoid actions that would slow, stop, or disrupt cargo movement during negotiations.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
Beef Exports Reopen to Brazil
…American economy,” according to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. Vilsack says the Brazilian market offers excellent long-term potential for U.S. beef exporters. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Japan Wheat Imports
…approved genetically modified wheat. The engineered crop found in Washington was developed by Monsanto, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
GMO Bill Puts Labeling Efforts in Holding Pattern
…GMO’s are safe for consumption, pro-labeling groups argue that safe or not, consumers have a right now what’s in their food. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Farm Vote
Everett Griner talks about candidates not campaigning for the farm vote in today’s Agri View. Farm Vote I’m waiting on someone who is campaigning for office to mention trade with…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 1
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…
Lower Hog Prices
…2016 production forecasts call for 25 billion pounds of pork, up two percent from 2015 which was also a record-breaking year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Grains Council Elects New Chairman
…and the Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board to become a leading farm educator and conservationist. He said his passions in life are his family, farming, and the U.S. Grains Council….
Survey Shows Cover Crops Boost Yields
…has grown steadily, averaging just under 300 acres per farm in 2015, and projected use will grow to 339 acres per farm this year. Corn yields rose 3.4 bushels per…
Ag Appropriations Bill Still Undecided
…protections to poultry growers while they negotiate with processors. That language is not included with the Senate version of the bill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Freight Cars Can Wait on American Railroads
…industry. After the proposal was withdrawn, the freight industry said it will comply with current law while assessing its legal options. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….