…agriculture-solutions unit. However, that was before Bayer and Monsanto agreed on a merger worth $66 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: BASF Ludwigshafen site Update…
CA’s Ross Possible Clinton Ag Secretary
…my future, adding “I do think it’s time for someone else to take a crack” at USDA. From the CDFA: Karen Ross was appointed Secretary of the California Department of…
Dannon Responds to Ag Attack
…by using fear-based marketing and trendy buzzwords.” The groups say “neither farmers nor consumers should be used as pawns in food marketing wars.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Agri View: Farm Workforce
…the most progressive industries. Fewer people producing more of everything. Here are some statistics to support that statement. In 1790 our total population was just under four million people. Farmers…
Strong Push on TPP in Lame-Duck
With the release of a new document on the benefits to soybean farmers, processors, and exporters from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) this week, the American Soybean Association (ASA) and the…
Projects to Protect-Restore San Francisco Bay
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $4.2 million in federal grants to local, regional, and national entities for projects to restore wetlands, improve water quality and “green” the urban landscape…
California Ag Leads Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
…education for consumers; by training growers to equip them for current and future challenges; and by conducting research on conservation and environmental outcomes, pest control and disease, and organic and…
Voice of a Farmer Message Opens CAPCA
…Anaheim. Bayer Crop Sciences’ vice president of marketing in North America, David Hollinrake, was one of those speakers. “The main message was the powerful voice that farmers have. Yes, we…
Study Claims Proteins in Wheat Causes Inflammation
…can lead us toward being able to recommend an ATI-free diet to help treat a variety of potentially serious immunological disorders.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
New Cuba Regulations Include Farm Equipment
…Farmers Union applauded the regulations, saying the enhanced engagement with the people of Cuba could offer long-term advantages for agricultural trade. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Beef, Pork Imports in China Growing
…get some of that business now that China has lifted its long-standing ban on U.S. beef. But before such trade takes place, the countries must negotiate export protocol. Pro Farmer’s…
Profit Outlook for 2016 Still Negative
…because of a less bearish global stock situation. For the farmer’s bottom line, a modest reduction in production costs is offsetting some of the price-depressing effects. Still, Farm Credit says…
EPA Postpones Glyphosate Review Meeting
…comes after a division of the World Health Organization last year claimed glyphosate was probably carcinogenic to humans. However, many studies have since denied that claim. From the National Association…
Agri View: Weather Problems
Everett Griner talks about agriculture losses due to bad weather in today’s Agri View. Weather Problems You know weather is something that farmers have to deal with every year. This…