…In a joint response, the National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association said the report was the result of the poultry industry focusing “its energies…
Monsanto Shareholders to Vote on Bayer Acquisition
…next three years. The special meeting of shareowners next month will be held at Monsanto global R&D headquarters in Chesterfield, Missouri. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada Investigating Bovine Tuberculosis
…the disease, CFIA said, and the finding of the lone slaughter cow in the U.S. does not affect Canada’s current status. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
No Interest Rate Hike, for Now
…progress.” One analyst said the comments mean: “You are still pointing to a December hike, they just didn’t pre-commit to it.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Obama Administration Pushing for TPP during Lame-Duck
…campaign trail. The agreement represents a significant boost for agriculture exports and income if passed and implemented by all member countries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The California Kitchen: Raisel Fruit Pound Cake
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. Ag Net National Raisin For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon…
Lab System Aims to Protect State’s Livestock
…havoc on the state’s animal agriculture. He said the system also plays an important role in maintaining food security and food safety, safeguarding public health and protecting the state’s agricultural…
Looking for ‘Natural Enemies’ in Asia to Control Invasive Plants
By Sharon Durham USDA Agriculture Research Service A caterpillar, Lygomusotima stria, on a Lygodium microphyllum leaf in Singapore. (Image courtesy of USDA/ARS) This June, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) ecologist Melissa…
Valley’s Gold, Ag Unite Programs Honored
…to Fork A-Fair, Chenango Ohio Agriculture Experience Day, Jackson-Vinton Drive-It Yourself Ag Tours Galore, Lawrence Pennsylvania Agricultural Career Days, Blair 1,001-3,000 Members California Valley’s Gold, Fresno Illinois Farm to Fork…
Food and Forestry Research and Development Projects
…multiple USDA agencies including NIFA, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Agricultural Research Service, Economic Research Service, National Agricultural Statistics Service and U.S. Forest Service. Examples of projects that…
NPPC Joins Groups Urging Court To Nix WOTUS
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) joined dozens of other agricultural organizations, businesses and municipalities in asking a federal court to throw out a Clean Water Act rule that would…
Pumpkin Storage
…have a pumpkin variety that can be baked or pureed to use as a filling for a homemade pumpkin pie or a soup. USDA’s Marketing Service spokesperson Dave Horner says…
Cash Rents Still Went Up This Year
The National Ag Statistics Service said cash rents dropped six percent around the U.S. compared to last year. Cash rental rates hadn’t dropped since 2007. However, an Ag Web Dot…
Calls for New Relief Provisions in Next Farm Bill
…Service Agency operating loans, and they’d like to see disaster relief loans be more affordable for producers in times of crisis. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….