…deeper into research to develop better methods of agricultural production in that changing climate. Floods, droughts, and natural disasters are a fact of life for farmers, ranchers, and foresters. They…
Fatal Injuries Reported in Wisconsin Corn Mill Explosion
…corn products are used in brewing beer, making chips, breakfast cereals, bathroom moldings and ethanol. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Image Credit: Wisconsin plant explosion: 1…
JBS Parent Company Paying Brazil to Settle Corruption Investigations
…with food products, conspiracy, and corruption. Allegations also included selling spoiled meat and injecting water to sell poultry at higher prices. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
BPI Lawsuit Against ABC Going to Trial
…to $5.7 billion under provisions of South Dakota’s Agricultural Food Product Disparagement Act. BPI accuses ABC and Avila of engaging in a disinformation campaign that defamed BPI and Lean Finely…
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Egg Lawsuit Against California
…hen at the time. The ruling reaffirms a November 2016 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision against the challenge, as well. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USTR: No NAFTA Deadline Set
…facing an upcoming presidential election next year, and because of that, officials in Mexico say they cannot continue talks in 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
California Processing Tomato Report
As of May 15, California’s tomato processors reported they have or will have contracts for 11.8 million tons of processing tomatoes for 2017. This production is a 1.7 percent increase…
Raise Your Glass to National Dairy Month!
…cheese production. (CDFA) In 2016, California produced 40.4 billion pounds of milk – more than one-fifth of the nation’s total production. (CDFA) Dairy farming is a leading agricultural commodity in…
National Olive Day
…take photos of your favorite way to eat olives and post them on social media using #nationaloliveday. I’m Cathy Isom… Learn more about Olive Oil at National Olive Oil Association….
Maryland Joins California in Banning Routine Antibiotics Use in Livestock
…Department of Agriculture. The state was also home to some 190,000 head of cattle, and more than 45,000 hogs and pigs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Four New PEDV Cases Confirmed in Manitoba
…National Hog Farmer magazine reports Manitoba Pork, the Provinces Pork Association, will hold a telephone town hall for producers Friday to discuss biosecurity protocols aimed at preventing the spread of…
Ractopamine Found in Pork Shipment from Canada to China
…in a Canadian pork shipment, in 2015, it removed several Canadian processing plants from its list of eligible exporters to China. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Groups Seek Truck Weight Limits Increase
…borders, and collect additional safety data regarding the gross vehicle weight and axle configurations of commercial trucks involved in serious accidents. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Equipment Sales Show Ag Optimism Tied to Policy Promises
…will continue, especially if Congress makes sound decisions regarding farm policy, which provides a foundation for the rural economy. Agricultural equipment sales have increased for six straight months, and the…