The possible merger of ADM and Bungee could decrease marketing outlets for farmers as the companies would combine operations. Chad Hart of Iowa State University told DTN-The Progressive Farmer this…
Joint Ventures in Dairy Increasing
…says: “The international dairy industry sees the U.S. milk supply as strong and reliable and they see opportunity in the U.S. consumer.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Efforts to Move Northey Block Continues
…Grassley says he is circulating a letter to other senators to gain support that would overcome Cruz’s filibuster of the nomination. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Republicans Deliver Letter to Congressional Leadership Calling on Section 199A Changes
…the benefits co-ops and farmers received under Section 199, before the enactment of Section 199A. The letter says the current Section 199A has resulted in a dramatic competitive imbalance impacting…
Canadian Ag Minister Promoting Ag Trade in California
…visited the United States in January, speaking at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual convention. The visit comes as negotiations continue regarding the North American Free Trade Agreement. MacAulay is…
Agri View: Big Farm Shows
…the country every year. They draw farmers from their area to show them what is new in equipment and in crop production. Farmers learn a lot. And, they see a…
Low Temperatures Causing Concern for Almond Growers
After experiencing a warmer than average February, low temperatures are now causing significant concern for almond growers. The cold front that came into California has made national news with pictures…
UCCE to be a Leader in Climate Change Awareness and Education
…areas and neighborhoods, and then were followed by a January deluge and deadly mudslide. Climate change is also impacting agriculture. The winter chill that farmers rely on to re-boot cherry,…
Plant-based Protein Eaters: It’s About Taste
…Americans agree that meat is essential to a balanced diet and 51 percent believe a meal is not complete without meat. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Fertilizer Institute Issues Annual Industry Report
…advance innovation, improve infrastructure, and enhance sustainable production of fertilizer. Finally, the report states the fertilizer industry is two times as safe as peer industries. From the National Association of…
USDA Seeking Dismissal of OTA Lawsuit
…the Hagstrom Report. In response to the request, the Organic Trade Association says it believes USDA seeks the dismissal “to avoid explaining to America’s organic producers and consumers why it…
Senators Urge Trump to Rejoin TPP
…bolster and sustain the economic growth America has experienced over the past year,” growth they say was facilitated by regulatory reductions and tax cuts enacted by the Trump Administration. The…
California Coffee Industry Gaining Ground
…in. Most American coffee production has historically taken place in Hawaii. Farmers in California have started taking interest in producing high-value coffee beans after realizing the sub-tropical plants have the…
Multi-Day Event in Chico will Focus on Soils, Students and Community
…interested in soils or learning how to use soil survey information. The soil science community is invited to come together to talk about upcoming projects, shared goals and the future….