…respondents support excluding soft drinks and empty-calorie foods from SNAP. For Democrats, 34 percent were in favor, 13 percent strongly opposed. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Syngenta Confirms Takeover Funding OK
…biggest overseas offer ever made by a Chinese company and was expected to be completed by the end of this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Decision to Purchase Cheese to Help Dairy Farmers
…the challenging economic situation facing dairy farmers, and are appreciative of USDA’s efforts to improve the effectiveness of the dairy Margin Protection Program established in the 2014 farm bill. Further…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for October 11
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Study Shows Billions in Losses to U.S. Dairy Industry
…$5.2 billion in 10 years. It could push dairy farm balance sheets below the break-even point for six out of 10 future years, costing farmers a cumulative $59 billion in…
Progress during National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month
…The fresh, local foods offered through farm to school programs help school meal programs provide healthy, appealing, and diverse offerings. Results of the 2015 USDA Farm to School Census show…
FSA Aids Farmers Impacted by Fires
The Farm Service Agency recently visited Northern California to help farmers impacted by fires over the past few summers. USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini recently traveled around California,…
Food Waste
…husband are first generation farmers in Louisiana who grow and distribute produce directly to consumers. When it comes to food waste, it’s not something she takes lightly. As a farmer,…
FFA Announces Record Membership
…growing from 62,000 some in 2015. This year, graduating high school seniors automatically received alumni membership, which the growth numbers reflect. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
India, Pakistan Tensions could send Cotton Trade Business to U.S.
…Pakistan. Reduced cotton imports from Pakistan may help other suppliers like Brazil, the United States and some African countries supply India. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Russia Declared a Grain Superpower
…the expense of the United States, which has seen its share of the wheat market steadily moving lower in recent years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
ABC Seeks Pink Slime Lawsuit Dismissal
…in 70 percent of the ground beef sold in supermarkets. The case is currently slated to go to trial in June. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Expands Board of Directors
…foods company and the nation’s largest member-owned cooperative. Casale, who operates a family-owned blueberry farm, was previously executive vice president and chief financial officer for Monsanto Company. He currently serves…
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
…Stanziani at (202) 720-3334, or email pamela.stanziani@ams.usda.gov. Additional information on the USDA Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee is available online at: www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/facas-advisory-councils/fviac. Details about the meeting are in the…