…housed for a period, there’s no reason to give them a space so small they can’t turn around.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Image: Smithfield Foods…
Trump Ag Adviser Wants Mergers Blocked
…State signed off on the ChemChina purchase of Syngenta last year but that deal still faces more scrutiny in other countries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farm Bureau Distinguished Service and Founders Awards: Bob Stallman and James Quinn Honored
The American Farm Bureau Federation presented its highest honors, the Distinguished Service Award to Bob Stallman and the Farm Bureau Founders Award to James Quinn, posthumously, during AFBF’s 2017 Annual…
Bayer Honors Robert Hutmacher as 2017 Cotton Specialist of the Year
…service. The annual award and banquet became a featured event at the Beltwide Cotton Conferences in 1984. Bayer started sponsoring the award in 2008. The 2016 recipient of this high…
$2.9 Million Available for Biorefinery Research
…successful scale-up and reliable continuous operation of integrated biorefineries. Funding may be used to reduce risk and provide resources to accelerate commercialization of advanced or cellulosic biofuels and bioproducts. Applications…
USDA Expands Help to Women and Hispanic Farmers
…Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development programs in California, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says: “The Ombudsperson is another avenue for producers…
API Looking to New Administration with Hopes of RFS Changes
…But in a meeting with Midwest Senators Thursday, Pruitt said he would “follow the law” when it comes to the RFS. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada Supports New Tariffs on U.S. Products If U.S. Retracts from NAFTA
…believe if Trump does retract from NAFTA, Canada would be unlikely to negotiate a better trade deal with the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Still Searching, For an Ag Secretary
…Corp., and Lance Kotschwar, chief ethics & compliance officer and vice president for government and industry affairs at the Gavilon Group. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
New Communications Concept – SMART Farm Debuts at CES ®
…and technology to help farmers and ranchers become more efficient, nimble, and more equipped to protect the planet’s resources while producing food. While at CES, USFRA and its partners will…
Breadless Sandwiches
…potato buns. These are naturally sweet-tasting, and their natural sugars are slowly released into the bloodstream, helping to ensure a balanced and regular source of energy preventing the unwanted blood…
ChemChina-Syngenta Deal Delayed
…deal. Syngenta said in a statement the two companies remain “fully committed” to the transaction and are “confident of its closure.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
CTFC Chairman Massad Resigns
…under consideration to fill the top CFTC role on a permanent basis, according to those close to the Trump transition team. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Vilsack Expected to Become U.S. Dairy Export Council President
…after the administration.” Vilsack has publicly spoken previously, however, regarding his interest in working in farm policy once he leaves USDA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….




















