…seed treatment products. The transactions are now completed, except for the vegetable seeds business for which closing is expected in mid-August 2018. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Environmental Group: Food Companies are Flunking the Planet
…the environment,” and has published several reports critical of modern agriculture. The organization is a project by the Center for International Policy. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NACD Sends Letter to Farm Bill Conference Committee
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate members assigned to the 2018 Farm Bill conference committee. The letter outlines…
People are Eating More Chicken
…ate a chicken meal or snack from a foodservice establishment. The supermarket and foodservice establishment consumption numbers both increased — 2.3% and 1.5%, respectively — and are at parity with…
Senate Names Farm Bill Conference Committee Members
…to name Heitkamp, who has a tough re-election race in a state in which agriculture is particularly important to the economy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S., China Reportedly Trying to Re-engage in Trade Talks
…said the trade tension with China are a “chronic problem,” while a trade official from China accused the U.S. of “extortion.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Poll Shows Voters Narrowly Support Aid for Farmers
…economy. 48 percent of voters polled, meanwhile, indicated support for the use of tariffs on foreign goods competing with U.S. goods. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Water Works: Maximizing Soil Moisture
…more energy efficient technologies in agricultural operations and developing programs to obtain the most benefit from the least amount of water can also play an important role in cultivating consumer…
American Soybean Association Joins Farmers for Free Trade
…international markets. Other agriculture groups already a part of the campaign include the American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Pork Producers Council, and other agriculture groups. With soybean farmers facing…
Roundtable to Discuss Nuisance Lawsuits
…scheduled for Friday morning at 9:00 am ET at the North Carolina Fairgrounds in Raleigh, North Carolina. More information available here. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Approves Roberts’ Efforts to Improve Access to New Drugs for Animals
…the status quo, a drug that is made available by conditional approval can only treat 310,000 cattle and only 70,000 dogs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cotton Growers Prepare for 2018 Producer Information Exchange Tour
…through a grant to The Cotton Foundation. Staff from the National Cotton Council Member Services works with local producer interest organizations in administering the program, including the selection of participants….
PMA Exhibitors Stock Monterey Foodbank Shelves
A number of exhibitors from (PMA) Foodservice Conference and Expo held July 28-29 in Monterey, California, did their part to fight back against hunger by donating fresh fruits and vegetables…
Farm Groups Appeal to Trump to Address Lab-Grown Meat Substitutes
…by seven industry groups including the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, calls for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to be the official regulatory agency…