…can switch between the programs. This ability to switch between programs means the SBA programs can provide a financing alternative for agricultural producers when their lender is unable to close…
German Activist Hope to Stop EU-Canada Trade Deal
…Trade Agreement breaches Germany’s constitution, and want the court to stop implementation of the deal before its ratification by EU states. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Syngenta Seeking Buyer for Hawaii Operation
…while still planning to remain part of the state’s agricultural industry. Syngenta has 105 full-time Hawaii employees. Syngenta told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser newspaper it would seek to have its existing…
Vermont, Grocery Industry, Agree to Dismiss GMO Labeling Lawsuit
…Manufactures Association, Snak International, the International Dairy Foods Association, the National Association of Manufacturers, Syngenta, DuPont, Dow, Bayer, Monsanto and Conagra. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Senators Urge Investigation into Canada’s Dairy-Pricing Policies
…pricing program. The Senators sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack alleging Canada’s program punishes processors in Canada for the use of imported…
Wheat Industry Applauds End to Japan’s Wheat Import Suspension
…it in a reasonable way.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: U.S. Wheat Associates and the National Association of Wheat Growers U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and…
Amazon Seeking Drive-up Grocery Location in Seattle
…confirm the plans. The online retailer started with book sales in 1994 but quickly grew to a vast selection of items, including groceries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Animal Welfare Expert Temple Grandin to Speak at Fresno State
…livestock animal stress and injury,” said Dr. Randy Perry, chairperson for the Fresno State Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education Department. “We use her concepts and facility designs in our campus…
Funding for Ag Water Use
…1 – Funds for Agricultural Water Suppliers and $3 million from CDFA’s State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program. Water suppliers and agricultural operations within the respective service areas may compete…
USDEC, NMPF Laud Senators for Urging Investigation
…According to the senators, these programs incentivize Canadian processors to use Canadian milk and dairy inputs, penalizing them for the use of imported dairy products. “We are particularly concerned about…
Computer “Nudges” Help School Lunch Choices
…all change if a computer told our kids what they should be eating.Researchers at University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences had two groups of fifth- and sixth-graders students…
Agrium in Merger Talks with Potash Corp.
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Agrium Agrium Confirms Discussions With PotashCorp Regarding Potential Merger of Equals Agrium Inc. (TSX: AGU) (NYSE: AGU) confirmed that it is in…
DOJ Seeks to Stop Deere from Purchasing Monsanto’s Precision Planting Division
…The deal is estimated to be worth $190 million. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: The United States Department of Justice Justice Department Sues to Block…
Theft of 500 Cows in New Zealand
…butchered somewhere for illegal meat sales. The cattle were worth an estimated equivalent of $725,000, or one million New Zealand dollars. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….