…on the topic, the Calgary Herald reports farm groups in Canada have similar thoughts as U.S. farm groups. Bayer AG was the latest to join the trend in its announcement…
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
…but I would give it a try. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner. From: USDA Food and Safety Inspection Service Bison from Farm to Table One of our…
Duarte Nursery Stands Up to Federal Regulators
John Duarte, a fourth-generation California farmer and Farm Bureau member, has taken a stand against the federal government over whether farming is a violation of federal law, and he is…
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
Affected irrigation districts, farmers and others have started poring over thousands of pages of documents that detail a state water board proposal to reserve more water for fish in the…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 21
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…
Organic Acreage Increase Misleading
USDA numbers show organic production acreage is up 20 percent, but the vast majority of the bump comes from four farms in Alaska. Politico reports 700,000 acres in Alaska account…
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 American Farm Bureau Federation says Tuesday’s Senate report on the Clean Water Act proves the need for the Senate to act against the Waters of the U.S. rule. Farm…
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….