…agriculture-solutions unit. However, that was before Bayer and Monsanto agreed on a merger worth $66 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: BASF Ludwigshafen site Update…
CA’s Ross Possible Clinton Ag Secretary
…Relations for the Nebraska Rural Electric Association and as Field Representative for U.S. Senator Edward Zorinsky. Parts of this story are from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Dannon Responds to Ag Attack
…ambitious benchmark for other dairy companies.” Ken McCarty of McCarty Family Farms, which has been a farmer partner to Dannon since 2011, added, “We’re proud of the partnership we have…
Agri View: Farm Workforce
Everett Griner talks about the declining farm workforce in today’s Agri View. Farm Workforce You know agriculture is still the largest industry in this country. It is also one of…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for October 18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
California Ag Leads Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
State receives more than $22 million in federal grant funds from Farm Bill The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced funding for the 2016 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)….
Voice of a Farmer Message Opens CAPCA
Several talks at the annual conference on pest control talked about the powerful voice of a farmer. Leaders stressed the need for the agriculture industry to make those voices heard…
Study Claims Proteins in Wheat Causes Inflammation
New research unveiled in Austria last week claims a family of proteins in wheat may be responsible for activating inflammation in chronic health conditions such as multiple sclerosis, asthma, and…
New Cuba Regulations Include Farm Equipment
…Farmers Union applauded the regulations, saying the enhanced engagement with the people of Cuba could offer long-term advantages for agricultural trade. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Beef, Pork Imports in China Growing
…get some of that business now that China has lifted its long-standing ban on U.S. beef. But before such trade takes place, the countries must negotiate export protocol. Pro Farmer’s…
Profit Outlook for 2016 Still Negative
A report to the Farm Credit Administration shows an overall negative profit outlook for 2016. The Farm Credit board received a report on the 2016 profit outlook last week and…
EPA Postpones Glyphosate Review Meeting
…the World Health Organization last year claimed glyphosate was probably carcinogenic to humans. However, many studies have since denied that claim. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NFU Pres. Says Stage Set for Improved Agricultural Trade with Cuba
…Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson released the following statement: “Cuba offers a substantial trade opportunity for U.S. farmers and ranchers, but unfortunately, more than 50 years of failed policies…
Farm Organizations Challenge Dannon and Other Food Companies
…the exact opposite of the sustainable agriculture that you claim to be seeking. Your pledge would force farmers to abandon safe, sustainable farming practices that have enhanced farm productivity over…