…the uncertainty, trade analysts say Egypt is likely to return to the world wheat market after the nation’s domestic inventories dwindle. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Bayer-Monsanto Deal Could Offset European Regulations on Ag Biotech
…prices helped to kick start consolidation efforts within the industry. Monsanto and Bayer announced the $66 billion takeover agreement last week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Confidence Continues to Decline
…results indicate that “bad has become the new normal” for many farmers. The DTN Agriculture Confidence Index is based on surveys from 500 farmers who are asked a series of…
EPA Says Glyphosate Likely Not Carcinogenic
…is not likely carcinogenic to humans. Last year, the World Health Organization’s cancer arm, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans.” However, global…
Agri View: Apple Versatility
…a few places. In fact, apples are grown in more countries than any other fruit. South America, North America, Asia, Europe. In places like Chile, China, Mexico, Canada. See. You…
Funding for 2016 “CalAgPlate” Grant Program
…farming community,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “The purchase of a CalAgPlate helps to fund educational opportunities statewide which include agricultural workshops, farm tours and the State FFA Leadership Conference….
CDFA Collaborates on Draft ‘Vibrant Communities and Landscapes’
From: CDFA Land use decisions, including development patterns, land conservation and protection, and land management practices, play a critical role in the State’s future and achievement of its long-term community…
National Farm Safety Week
…This Land of Ours. National Farm Safety Week The week of Sept. 18-24 has been designated as “National Farm Safety Week.” An annual and week-long event intended to bring extra…
Talk of a 2017 Farm Bill?
…there’s a real crisis this winter with farmers unable to get financing and bankers up in arms, “Does it make sense to do a Band-Aid or admit that the safety…
Soybean Planting in Brazil Arrives with Concerns
…Brazil’s worst recession in decades. Reports say the farmers in Brazil are in a troubling financial spot right now after a bad growing season last year. Many farmers are having…
Farm Equipment Sales Mixed in 2016
…(AEM) – www.aem.org AEM is the North American-based international trade group providing innovative business development resources to advance the off-road equipment manufacturing industry in the global marketplace. AEM membership comprises…
Bayer Investors React to the Monsanto Acquisition
…of success. “It’s going to depend on whether or not he can turn this acquisition into reality,” said Professor Nils Stieglitz. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
WRDA Bill Clears Senate with On-Farm Storage Exemption
…as well as projects to improve delivery systems for drinking water. The bill also includes an exemption for some farmers with above-ground fuel storage tanks from Environmental Protection Agency requirements…
Farm Groups Want December Action on FSA Loans
…farmers. It will also allow the FSA to continue focusing on the needs of the next generation of agriculture as well. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….