…farm operators. Data from 2014 shows 39 percent of all farmland was rented and 61 percent was owned by farm operators. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
EU Downplaying TTIP Failure Comments
…the expense of Europe’s safety, health, social and data protection standards.” EU trade ministers will discuss the trade agreement when they next meet late next month. From the National Association…
Pesticide Initiative Launches Safety Pilot Project
…for our community to know that the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office exists to serve us, as well as the other parts of the agricultural industry. We are trying to create that…
State Seeks Way to Solve ‘A Big Biomass Problem’
…resource, say some money should be directed at keeping biomass power plants running, to convert forestry, agricultural and urban wood waste into electricity. “There’s a lot of competition for the…
USDA Quarterly Export Forecast Shows Higher Numbers
…demand is also projected to strengthen as well. China is expected to overtake Canada as the top destination for American agricultural products. USDA also revised the fiscal year 2016 export…
Co-ops and Ag Retailers Face Economic Challenges
…the revenue stream for ag retailers, but those prices are falling as well, making it difficult to maintain positive margins. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From:…
Chile to Send TPP Agreement to Its Congress
…of the country’s more sensitive areas. Chile already has bilateral agreements with other members of TPP but this would deepen its links to those countries. From the National Association of…
Senate Won’t Take Up TPP This Year
…get a vote, and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan said the bill doesn’t have enough votes to pass the House. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Pro Farmer Releases Crop Tour Results
…in Ohio as USDA did with its August survey work. The northwestern portion of the state showed the impacts of too much water in the spring, followed by a dry…
AgNet Media to Provide On-Site Coverage of Sommet de l’Élevage
…horse halls. Genetics, animal production and more will be showcased. Thirty conferences and symposiums will be covering topics including: research, strategy, genetics, Common Agricultural Policy, international business, environment and animal…
Using Chickens to Repel Mosquitos
…for humans at risk of mosquito-transmitted diseases. Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences says the research indicates that, unlike humans, cattle, goats and sheep, chickens are a non-host…
Algeria Returns to U.S. Corn
…data on the U.S. corn crop and pricing. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: U.S. Grains Council Algerian Market Returns To U.S. Corn, Shows Room For…
CFTC Approves First Exchange for Hemp Derivatives
…in its schedule of controlled substances along with marijuana, presenting legal risks to those who grow and sell it unless they are licensed by their states. From the National Association…
Sugar Industry Responds to Recommendations for Added Sugars
…Sugar Association questioned why the Heart Association’s guidance fails to align with the American Academy of Pediatrics, which the association acknowledges that “sweetness can offer an effective tool to promote…