…are recognized as an alternative to Roundup Ready crops. Bayer’s CEO last month said he expects the acquisition to be final by the end of this year. From the National…
Georgia Lawmakers Ask Perdue to Ditch GIPSA Rules
…the U.S. Senate, Secretary Perdue promised a “thorough review” of last-minute rules, including the GIPSA changes, finalized by the Obama administration. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Export Groups Support CREAATE Act
…the “undeniable truth that international trade is crucial to America’s agricultural and rural economies,” and that expanding the Market Access Program, or MAP, and Foreign Market Development program, or FMD,…
Canada, Mexico, Eyeing Trade Markets Beyond U.S.
Mexico and Canada both are eyeing new trade partners as trade rhetoric and threats from the U.S. are growing trade-related concerns between the three countries. The North American Free Trade…
Roberts Suggests no New Farm Bill Funding
…his sympathy for farmers and ranchers, Roberts said during the hearing that the federal debt totals $19 trillion, adding “we can’t go on like this.” In an opening statement, Ranking…
Perdue Continues Midwest Outreach
…of Arkansas on Sunday, the Agriculture Secretary said: “We’ll do everything in our power” to help farmers impacted by the flooding. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Migrant Labor Shortage
…of whom are here illegally, farmers can go back to cotton, corn and soybeans. Not just Mexicans. They come from all over Latin America to harvest crops that grow even…
Changes Needed in Farm Bill Safety Net Outlined at Senate Hearing
…MPP remains the right model for the future of our industry, changes are needed if Congress wants to prevent dairy farmers like me from going out of business,” he said….
Canada Offers Potential U.S. Ethanol Export Growth
…the U.S. ethanol industry last month visited Canada to tout U.S. ethanol. The industry also commented on the proposed Canadian Clean Fuel Standard. Canada has an existing national blending mandate…
ChemChina Secures Shareholder Approval of Syngenta Takeover
…shareholders and payment of special dividends to holders of Swiss-listed shares. ChemChina has said it will keep Syngenta’s headquarters in Switzerland. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Avian Influenza Found in Mexico
…detected across Asia, Europe, Africa and in the United States in recent months, leading to the culling of millions of birds. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Senate Bill Would Protect Farmworkers
…legally. They would eventually be eligible for a green card or legal permanent residency, which opens the door to earning citizenship. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Damaging Weather
Everett Griner talks about the damaging weather is not over for farmers in today’s Agri View. I just heard a local forecaster say that last winter was…
Free Trade, Relationships Key To Market Competitiveness In South Korea
…access for beef, pork and poultry products. “The KORUS agreement solidified the longstanding relationship between U.S. farmers and agribusinesses and Korean buyers and end-users of grain,” said Haksoo Kim, USGC…