…Roundup Ready crops. Bayer’s CEO last month said he expects the acquisition to be final by the end of this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Georgia Lawmakers Ask Perdue to Ditch GIPSA Rules
…the U.S. Senate, Secretary Perdue promised a “thorough review” of last-minute rules, including the GIPSA changes, finalized by the Obama administration. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Export Groups Support CREAATE Act
…the “undeniable truth that international trade is crucial to America’s agricultural and rural economies,” and that expanding the Market Access Program, or MAP, and Foreign Market Development program, or FMD,…
Canada, Mexico, Eyeing Trade Markets Beyond U.S.
…official notice to Congress, it triggers 90 days of discussion with industry and lawmakers before it can officially start trade talks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Roberts Suggests no New Farm Bill Funding
…farm bill will save $80 billion more than expected and that 500 groups have said there should be no additional cuts. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Perdue Continues Midwest Outreach
…of Arkansas on Sunday, the Agriculture Secretary said: “We’ll do everything in our power” to help farmers impacted by the flooding. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Changes Needed in Farm Bill Safety Net Outlined at Senate Hearing
…as well as the National Milk Producers Federation, of which MMPA is a member. His full testimony can be found here. Siemen said that the MPP is designed to help…
Canada Offers Potential U.S. Ethanol Export Growth
…U.S. ethanol industry is suggesting, however, would provide additional opportunities for U.S. ethanol export sales. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: U.S. Grains Council U.S. Ethanol…
ChemChina Secures Shareholder Approval of Syngenta Takeover
…shareholders and payment of special dividends to holders of Swiss-listed shares. ChemChina has said it will keep Syngenta’s headquarters in Switzerland. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Avian Influenza Found in Mexico
…detected across Asia, Europe, Africa and in the United States in recent months, leading to the culling of millions of birds. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Senate Bill Would Protect Farmworkers
…legally. They would eventually be eligible for a green card or legal permanent residency, which opens the door to earning citizenship. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Free Trade, Relationships Key To Market Competitiveness In South Korea
…important customer for U.S. products, including grains. South Korea is now the fifth largest market for U.S. agricultural exports, totaling $6.2 billion in purchases in 2016. The country was the…
Federal Policies on Rural Issues Gain Attention
After a week in which the Trump administration turned its attention to policies that affect farmers and ranchers, California agricultural leaders said they’re encouraged by much of what they heard….
Urban School Food Alliance Responds to School Nutrition Standard
…increasing the use of compostable items in school food service. We look forward to continuing our close partnership with the USDA to enhance “The Greatest Hidden Treasure in America”- the…