…canola seeds and traits, soybean seeds and traits, seed treatments that protect crops against nematodes, and carrot seeds. In order to address those concerns, the agreement requires Bayer to sell…
Agri View: Changing to a More Profitable Crop
…a more profitable crop in today’s Agri View. I was waiting my turn at the barber shop. I picked up a farm magazine and here is the story that caught…
Agriculture Groups Oppose Tariffs
…pork is expanding production to record levels. Five new pork processing plants have recently opened or will soon begin operations, increasing U.S. pork production capacity by approximately 10 percent from…
USDA Reopens Application Period for Producers Recovering from Cattle Loss, Other Disasters
…Northey, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “After any catastrophic event, an eligible producer can walk into any one of our local offices and apply for help.” Beginning June…
Trade Retaliation Already Hurting Pork Producers
…for U.S. tariffs on aluminum and steel. Jim Heimerl, NPPC President, says U.S. pork has invested significant funds into ramping up pork production in order to take advantage of opportunities…
Nation’s Number Two Milk Processor Continues to Close Plants
…the downsizing. U.S. milk production is continuing to climb as the demand for fluid milk wanes. That’s been hard on Dean’s bottom line as the company reported a year-over-year eight…
Abnormal Weather Takes A Toll on California Olive Crop
…spring with the warm weather prior to almond bloom,” said Lightle. The 2006 California olive crop was one of the lowest crop sizes in the past 22 years, with only…
DOJ Approves Bayer Purchase of Monsanto
…The Department says the proposed divestiture to BASF, which it calls an experienced chemical company with a substantial crop protection business, will fully resolve all horizontal and vertical competition concerns….
Beef Supply Facing Mounting Market Pressures
…publication Meatingplace. Beef production and consumption are both increasing, adding some building pressure on the world’s major beef markets, along with the potential of a drought year in the United…
Agri View: Tree Crop and Row Crop Differences
…today’s Agri View. Everett explains to us some of the differences between growing tree crops and growing row crops. You know a farmer can wait on the weather to plan…
Secretary Perdue Receives Request for Dairy Relief Funds
…must be handled and processed extensively prior to its sale. Therefore there are several points in milk production that are reasonable targets for USDA support including reductions in milk hauling…
Reasons to Plant Flowers alongside Vegetables
…This Land of Ours. If you’ve never done it before, why not plant flowers alongside the vegetables in your garden? They have a remarkable ability to keep your veggie crop…
Trade Retaliation Hurting U.S. Pork Producers
…up to and following China’s 25 percent punitive tariffs in retaliation for U.S. tariffs on aluminum and steel. “U.S. pork has invested significantly to ramp production to capitalize on growth…
OTA: Higher Organic Standards Up to Industry
…dairy and egg production. That rule has been withdrawn by USDA. At the same time, organic egg companies have labeled their eggs as pasture-raised and consumers have responded. Batcha says…