The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) extended deregulation to two lines of genetically engineered (GE) potatoes developed by J.R. Simplot Company for late…
Farmers Willing to Walk Away from Cash Rent Agreements
…percent of our audience is willing to get back into the land market if the right price comes along,” Walsten said. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.N. Vote on Cuba Embargo Good News for Ag
…voted against the resolution calling for an end to the Cuban trade embargo. Israel also abstained from the vote on Wednesday. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Bayer CEO Defends Monsanto Acquisition
…earnings results. Net profit for the period ending September 30 was $1.3 billion, a 19 percent rise over the previous quarter. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Poll Shows Trump Leading in Farm Country
…the way things are going in the country, which is higher than the 75 percent number back in a January survey. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trade Deal Between Canada and EU Back On
…it. The deal with the Belgians will still have to get approval from the 27 other nations in the European Union. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Administration Given More Time to Defend WOTUS
…set a deadline of February 19, 2017, for intervenors to file briefs either in support of or opposition to the rule. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Funding to Help Agricultural Producers / Small Rural Businesses
…be used to develop new product lines from raw agricultural products or promote additional uses for established products. Veterans, socially-disadvantaged groups, beginning farmers and ranchers, operators of small- and medium-sized…
Crop Insurance Options for Upland Cotton Farmers
…STAX enrollment in 2015. For our simulation study, county yield data for all counties that produced upland cotton between 1975 and 2013 are from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Prices…
Bonsai Museum Celebrates 40th Anniversary
By Sharon Durham, USDA Agriculture Research Service The United States National Arboretum-National Bonsai and Penjing Museum, located in Washington, D.C.. Operated by the United States Department of Agricultures – Agricultural…
2016 Profiles in Leadership Award Recipient Honored
Deanna van Klaveren was honored with the 2016 Profiles in Leadership Award by the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) and the Ag Leadership Alumni Council. The award was presented at…
Farm Groups Discuss Food Industry GMO Marketing Claims/Conflict with Sustainable Agriculture
National farm association leaders unveiled plans for a “straight talk” campaign to engage the food industry in a dialogue on sustainable agriculture production, the marketing practices used to reach consumers,…
Almond Board: Importance of Spatial Mapping
…96.8% accurate. This data will be used by the National Agricultural Statistical Service (NASS) to support the acreage surveys and serve as a complimentary almond industry resource. The NASS acreage…
EPA Investigating Reports of Improper Dicamba Use
…Meanwhile, the EPA is expected to decide whether to approve “over the top” dicamba application on soybean fields later this fall. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….