…deal. Syngenta said in a statement the two companies remain “fully committed” to the transaction and are “confident of its closure.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
CTFC Chairman Massad Resigns
…under consideration to fill the top CFTC role on a permanent basis, according to those close to the Trump transition team. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Vilsack Expected to Become U.S. Dairy Export Council President
…after the administration.” Vilsack has publicly spoken previously, however, regarding his interest in working in farm policy once he leaves USDA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agriculture Growing Weary of Ag Secretary Search
…cannot come until after Trump is sworn in, most President-elect’s have announced who the nominee will be well before Inauguration Day. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Dedicated Energy Crops and Competition for Agricultural Land
…a market for bioelectricity using dedicated energy crops: a subsidy for bioelectricity generation, a national Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), and a national cap-and-trade policy to limit carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions….
Crops Benefit from Holiday demand
Year-end celebrations may be finished, but a number of California agricultural products continue to feel the benefits of a traditional bump in sales created by increased baking, feasting and toasting…
License Plate Program Awards Ag Education
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has awarded $257,000 to four organizations for projects that enhance agricultural education and leadership opportunities for students, teachers and youth under the 2016…
Cruciferous Cauliflower
…lot of sulfur in them. Melanie Moore with USDA’s Marketing Service says that would account for the strong flavor and scent in the cooked cabbage and some of the flavor…
New Zealand Will Open to U.S. Cooked Turkey Products
…a potentially positive market for U.S. turkeys even though efforts were held up because of health concerns from New Zealand officials. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
New Congress Targeting Regulations
…The Midnight Rules Act would let Congress invalidate rules in bulk that passed in the final year of a presidential term. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada Books First Trade Discussion with China on Bilateral Agreement
…be included in the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the EU, despite its exit from the European Union. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Will the Next Ag Secretary Please Stand Up?
…of Protect the Harvest and Carrie Castille (Kas-steel), former associate commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture, are leading the efforts. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NMPF, USDEC Statement on Selection of New U.S. Trade Representative
…clients will serve him well in forging a path forward on trade policy that will benefit this country. “The U.S. dairy industry, like most other agricultural sectors across America, has…
Agri View: Foreign Trade
…our own survival. We must export. We must import. It is not the only commodity but agricultural trade tops the list of goods traded. That’s what we know and understand….