The European Union is pushing for free trade agreements in the Asia-Pacific region. The EU is aggressively moving forward on free trade talks in the region, and the National Pork…
White House files Ethics Documents with Senate Ag Committee on Perdue
…A spokesperson for Perdue says that “political gamesmanship” was behind complaints of missteps by Perdue during his time as Georgia’s governor. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump to Host China’s President Next Month at Mar-a-Lago
…implementing new tariffs. The meeting is seen as a potential step to calm some trade tensions between the U.S. and China. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Expanding Citrus in Georgia
Everett Griner talks about Georgia growers expanding citrus acres in today’s Agri View. [audio:http://www.southeastagnet.com/audio/agri view/av031417.mp3] Download Expanding Citrus in Georgia Look at this. While Florida farmers are trying to save…
Ozone Pollution Damages China Rice Production
…pollution, which they warn has the potential to impact the international rice market and compromise global food security. “As ozone levels increase in China, this form of pollution threatens to…
A Farm Bill for Our Future
…of California agriculture. New and Beginning Farmers California’s agricultural future depends on our next generation of farmers and ranchers willing to take on the responsibility. It’s not an easy job….
General Mills to Commercialize Organic Perennial Wheat
…wheat roots. A perennial, farmers who produce Kernza do not need to till and replant the crop every year, minimizing disruption to the soil. From the National Association of Farm…
Organic Farmers Group Growing
…the Agriculture Department’s organic checkoff program, but the Organic Farmers Association has not yet taken a position on the checkoff issue. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Report Shows Equipment Manufacturers Economic Contributions
…impact in Canada. Equipment manufacturers in Canada supported some 149,000 jobs last year, and generated some $15 billion for the Canadian economy in 2015. From the National Association of Farm…
Texas, Kansas Suspend Trucking Restrictions for Wildfire Relief
…Creek Fire in Kansas and Oklahoma, the Kansas Livestock Association received donations from 31 states and nearly every country in Kansas. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Low Pathogenic Bird Flu Confirmed in Tennessee
…However, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says the strain found in Tennessee is not related to the strains found currently overseas. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Senate Ag Needing Ethic Paperwork on Perdue
…they will be resolved. Perdue has had businesses in grain trading, trucking and exports. It is unclear whether any of those interests are causing the holdup. From the National Association…
A Look at Wines
Cathy Isom takes a look at some interesting statistics about wine. Red, White or Rose… a look at the wines and wine drinkers trending in America. That’s coming up on…
Agri View: 2017 Planting
…corn and soybeans. Again, weather will play a part in the end. Too much moisture or sustained cold weather can cause some farmers that planned to plant corn to switch…