…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….
EU, Canada, Working to Overcome Trade Deal Doubts
…is expected to vote on the deal October 18th before a planned signing at an EU-Canada summit later in the month. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Beefalo
…are very hardy. Read more. Video from: American Beefalo Association The American Beefalo Association presents this basic information video about Beefalo cattle and the many benefits of raising and eating…
Duarte Nursery Stands Up to Federal Regulators
…asking the broad agricultural community to stand with him because of the very important legal issues at stake for all farmers and ranchers. “John Duarte isn’t that much different from…
Farm Bureau: “Move Swiftly on TPP Trade Agreement”
The American Farm Bureau Federation, the Coalition of Services Industries, the Information Technology Industry Council and the National Association of Manufacturers today called on the president and congressional leadership to…
Farmers Consider Impacts of River Plan
…Merced counties. Water and agricultural organizations estimated the board proposal could result in an average of another 350,000 acre-feet of water being dedicated to outflow, which would come on top…
Organic Acreage Increase Misleading
…farms. The Organic Trade Association says the new acres stem from a single rangeland certification. While OTA is supportive of all new players in the industry, the Association says the…
Canada Investigating PEDv Outbreak in Manitoba
…some eight million piglets on U.S. farms in 2014 and Manitoba is a major exporter of piglets to the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Vietnam Set to Delay TPP Vote on Heals of U.S. Election
…before its own parliament, though Japan’s ruling party has indicated it plans to pass the agreement in a parliamentary session starting next week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Farm Bureau: Senate Report Shows Federal Clean Water Act Overreach
…the measure to stop the Waters of the U.S. rule “at its earliest opportunity.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: American Farm Bureau Statement by Zippy…
EPA Awards $4.8 M to Research Water Quality Benefits
…Iowa State University. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Environmental Protection Agency EPA Awards $4.8 million to Six Universities to Research Water Quality Benefits The U.S….
Farm Groups Cautious of Merger Trend
…what NFU President Roger Johnson called “failing antitrust enforcement” in Agriculture. Groups such as the National Corn Growers Association and the American Soybean Association indicated a desire to preserve competition,…