…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…
Seaweed Could Reduce Pork Antibiotics Use
…“a lot of plus points 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…
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
…Bureau used a Senate report on the Clean Water Act this week to call on Congress to act on the rule. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
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
…Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Saint Lucia, Singapore, South Africa, Ukraine, Vietnam and Brazil. The past seven years have represented the strongest period in history for American agricultural exports, with international sales…
Antibiotic Resistance Can Occur Naturally in Soil Bacteria
…that once killed them. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) researchers are investigating agriculture-related antibiotic resistance and developing solutions to address food safety, animal production and protection, and the environment. Part of…
Experts Interpret Overtime Bill’s Effect on Farms
Now that Gov. Brown has signed the agricultural overtime bill, Assembly Bill 1066, employment specialists are working to interpret its provisions and help farmers and ranchers to prepare for them….
Western View: What to do with 44,000 Old Wild Horses
…horses still running on the free ranges of the west, it is a problem that won’t go away soon. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
Farmers Urging Congress to Swiftly Move on TPP Agreement
…approved by Congress. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Corn Growers Association To date, 6,325 corn farmers from across the country have written letters to…
Canada Producers Share Agribusiness Merger Fears
…could lead to less healthy competition. Canola-based associations have already voiced concerns over the Bayer-Monsanto deal, as the two companies currently control more than 90 percent of the herbicide-tolerant canola…
FWS Proposes Endangered Species Act Protections for Bumble Bee Species
…proposal starts a 60-day comment period and a final decision is expected in September of next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: U.S. Fish and…
FSIS Updates Procedure Allowing Organic Meats Non-GMO Label
…the update. However, non-GMO label claims must be carefully worded so they do not confuse or mislead consumers, according to USDA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….