…in the House to approve the trade deal. Other countries are holding out on approval, pending action by the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Vilsack Announces Sorghum Board Appointments
…develop new markets, strengthen existing markets, and conduct important research and promotion activities. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service provides oversight, paid for by industry assessments, which ensures fiscal accountability and program…
Food Security in the United States in 2015
…life for all household members. That is down from 14.0 percent in 2014. USDA’s Economic Research Service plays a leading role in Federal research on food security and food security…
Studies Continuing on Creating Possible USDA Trade Post
The USDA is still working on studies dealing with possibly creating a new Under Secretary for trade. usda-trade-post…
USDA Building Foundation for GMO Label Law Future Implementation
The new GMO food label law will be put into effect by the next administration, but the current team at the Agriculture Department is working to build a solid foundation…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 23
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…
Seaweed Could Reduce Pork Antibiotics Use
…for sustainable pig production.” The University says seaweed extracts for pork production could be available to farmers within the next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Greenpeace Co-founder Changes Stance on Biotech
…Greenpeace attempts to block genetically modified crops. Referring to Golden Rice, he called the efforts by Greenpeace a “crime against humanity.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Egypt Ergot Policy Saga Continues
…destined for Egypt was rejected. A delegation from Egypt is expected to arrive in Russia next week to discuss the standoff. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Clinton in Favor of WOTUS, Trump Against
The Presidential candidates are split when it comes to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Waters of the U.S. rule. Democratic candidate Hilary Clinton told Farm Futures she supports the rule that…
Germany Signaling Opposition to Bayer-Monsanto Deal
…to stop the deal. Buying Monsanto would give Bayer, about 35 percent of the global market for seeds and farm chemicals. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
China Moves to Reopen Market to U.S. Beef
…for U.S. producers. The Obama Administration and USDA will continue to press trading partners to eliminate unfair barriers to trade that hamper American farmers and ranchers.” Background Following the discovery…
Preliminary Extension of Deregulation to Two GE Potato Lines
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has preliminarily determined that it will extend deregulation to two lines of genetically engineered (GE) potatoes developed…
Antibiotic Resistance Can Occur Naturally in Soil Bacteria
By Sandra Avant, USDA ARS scientists found antibiotic-resistant bacteria occurring naturally in undisturbed Nebraska prairie soils. Photo by ARS. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have found antibiotic-resistant bacteria in…