June and July data and statistics from the Agriculture Department have painted an increasingly compelling picture of a slow but steady recovery in U.S. dairy markets. The national average all-milk…
Ritchie Bros.’ Largest-Ever Tipton, CA Auction
…this sale rivalled it, helping us achieve great results for consignors.” Close to 200 companies sold equipment in last week’s Tipton auction, including Sturgeon Services International. “Ritchie Bros. once again…
ChemChina / Syngenta Merger
ChemChina and Syngenta receive clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina) and Syngenta announced that the companies have received clearance…
Poll: Support for TPP
…products. After Americans were told TPP would increase net farm income by $4.4 billion and agricultural exports by $5.3 billion, 52 percent said they would be more likely to support…
Smart Snacks in School
…in School also support efforts by school food service staff, school administrators, teachers, parents and the school community, all working hard to instill healthy habits in students. Nutrition Standards for…
U.S. Egg Production up Nine Percent in July
…and Pacific Northwest by 11 percent. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Chickens and Eggs Released August 22, 2016, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural…
Pesticide Resistant Whitefly Poses Threat to U.S. Crops
…state, including residences, wholesale nurseries and retail plant outlets. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: University of Florida/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center BEMISIA Biotype-Q or…
John Deere Slowing Tractor, Combine Production
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: The De Moines Register Deere layoffs 145 workers in Waterloo, Davenport by Donnelle Eller, staff writer for The De Moines Register John…
U.S. Panel Clears Syngenta Takeover by ChemChina
…subject to “anti-trust review by numerous regulators around the world and other customary closing conditions.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Read more about the merger….
Senator Says TPP Will be A ‘Challenge’
…out a lot of hope that we can get TPP done — but that doesn’t mean that I can’t be wrong.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Vietnam: TPP Not Open for Renegotiation
…Obama Administration is expected to send a bill that would authorize the trade agreement to Congress following the November elections. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. …
New MyPlate Resources for Families
…Nutritionist for Outreach and Social Media, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, and Alicia White, MS, RD, Chief, Nutrition Education and Promotion Branch, Child Nutrition Programs, Food and Nutrition Service…
Farmer of the Year Contest
…Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), the Farmers’ Almanac is searching for outstanding farmers and ranchers from all over the country to share stories of how they actively contribute to the agricultural…
Canada Records Records Beef Herd Increase
…half of 2016, down 0.1 percent from the same period in 2015. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Statistics Canada Livestock estimates, July 1, 2016 On…