…But, those plans are now in jeopardy after the county decision, which followed a town hall meeting that persuaded the local officials to oppose the project. From the National Association…
Beef Cattle Contribute to Sustainable Food System
…a critical role in adding value to these residual products, a large share of which could otherwise be an environmental burden.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Bayer Seeking EU Review of Monsanto Deal
…to facilitate “an appropriate evaluation given the size of the transaction.” Company officials say the deal remains on track to close early next year. From the National Association of Farm…
Ag Exports, Trade Surplus, See Increases
…Farm Journal’s AgWeb. The initial fiscal year 2018 forecast shows exports will reach $139 billion, slightly lower than the current level. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Lighthizer: NAFTA Negotiation at Warp Speed, May Not Be Successful
…also commented on China, calling the nation an “unprecedented” threat because of policies that subsidize domestic production, create national champions, force technology transfers and distort markets. From the National Association…
U.S. Cotton Sets Goals to Further Reduce Environmental Footprint
…cotton that is produced with sustainable and responsible environmental, safety and labor practices,” said National Cotton Council Chairman Ronnie Lee, a Georgia cotton producer. “That is the objective that was…
National Farm Safety Week
…of this year’s 74th annual event is “Putting Farm Safety into Practice.” Farming ranks as the most dangerous industry in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, every…
Retail Meat Prices Slip Lower in August
…higher wholesale values that were present in the supply chain earlier in the summer. However, those prices have dropped since then. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Western Growers Hosting AgSharks Competition Next Month
…in participating in AgSharks at Western Growers Annual Meeting can apply online at www.wga.com. The competition is planned for October 31st. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Egypt Downplaying Wheat Cargo Denials
…fungus, in cargoes. That move halted the country’s billion-dollar grain trade after suppliers said the zero-tolerance level was impossible to guarantee. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Lighthizer Presses Taiwan on Ag Trade Barriers
…soybeans, cotton, soybean meal, wheat and dried distillers grains. Lighthizer also highlighted the need for progress on customs, goods, worker rights, and other issues discussed during the Trade and Investment…
Senators Want Action on Brazil Ethanol Tariff
…and Dick Durbin, Minnesota Senators Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar, along with Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow and Indiana Senator Joe Donnelly. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexico Considering Protections in NAFTA
…and chicken could also be deemed sensitive, though those products have not been mentioned by those included in the trade talks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Growers Set for Sizable Walnut Harvest
…of the earlier orchards or will probably be going on in full force in the next week or two.” The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is expecting a 650,000-ton crop…