…the foods they eat, according to the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF). In comments filed with USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service, NMPF said it supports a strict, science-based approach in determining…
Agriculture Looks for Ways to Boost Exports
…U.S. efforts to remove existing trade barriers paid off. National Pork Producers Spokesman Dave Warner on Argentina’s opening to U.S. pork. Argentina The U.S. has also made some inroads in…
Swine Disease Monitoring System in Development
…decide on a consensus of risk to the U.S. pork industry. The system is expected to be ready early next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Amazon Cleared to Take Over Whole Foods
…Foods does. While speculation remains over what Amazon intends to do with the deal, nothing has been confirmed as of yet. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
McDonald’s Announces Global Antibiotic Phase Out
…forward to engaging farmers and veterinarians in the responsible use of antibiotics is key to our vision of preserving antibiotic effectiveness. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
IBM Announces New Food Traceability Program
…grocery store shelves and halting any additional spread of illness. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Frank Yiannas, Walmart’s Vice President of Food Safety, explains how Walmart…
Stabenow Supports Call to Withdraw Clovis Nomination
…feel it would be a gesture by the administration to the American people that they’re dedicated to rooting out the most hateful voices in our society. From the National Association…
Brazil Slaps Tariff on U.S. Ethanol
…all parties involved. The groups will work through all of the channels available to encourage that this idea is reversed immediately. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
AFBF, AFBIS, Others, Propose Dairy Revenue Protection Insurance Concept
A proposal submitted to the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), American Farm Bureau Insurance Services (AFBIS), and others would provide a revenue-based insurance option…
NIFA Invests $35 Million in Specialty Crop Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced 12 new grants totaling $35 million for science-based solutions and new technology for the specialty crop…
Farm Trade Expert Says Trump “Playing With Fire” on NAFTA Comments
A farm trade expert says President Trump is “playing with fire” with his comments at a Phoenix rally that he’s more likely to terminate the North American Free Trade Agreement…
Cargill Investing in Clean Meat Startup
…a survey in the U.S. would be willing to eat cell-cultured meat regularly. Nearly half said they would choose it over soy-based meat substitutes. From the National Association of Farm…
EU Starts In-Depth Look at Bayer-Monsanto Deal
…beneficial for farmers and consumers, and the company says it will continue to work closely with the European Commission in its investigation. The companies notified the transaction to the European…
NFU Hires Steckel to Make Push for Biofuels
Steckel The National Farmers Union announced Anne Steckel will lead the organization’s push for biofuels. Steckel, the former vice president of federal affairs at the National Biodiesel Board, is principal…