…training experience in agribusiness, scientific research, and agricultural policy. Pre-Forum Field Trip The USDA offers a pre-forum field trip for early arrivals. This year’s trip will focus on urban agriculture….
Trump Hints at Naming Wheeler Permanent EPA Administrator
President Donald Trump may be planning to permanently place Andrew Wheeler as Environmental Protection Agency Administrator. Andrew Wheeler USEPA photo by Eric Vance Pro Farmer reports that Trump this week…
China Blames Food Scraps for ASF Outbreak
…small farmers, as it is cheaper than feed. Regulations require the kitchen waste to be heated before being fed to pigs, but experts say that step is often skipped. China…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-25-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
China-owned Smithfield Foods Eligible for U.S. Trade Relief
China-owned Smithfield Foods is eligible for payments under the $12 billion aid package for farmers. The Washington Post reports word of the eligibility has made smaller pork producers unhappy. The…
Trump, China, To Talk Trade at G20
…“would be most welcome.” Formal talks have stalled since August as the U.S. accused China of unwilling to engage on trade issues. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada, Mexico, Want Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Lifted
…which had no tariffs on steel and aluminum.” Perdue says benefits of the agreement would be limited until the tariffs were removed. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Japan-EU Trade Deal to Increase Market Competition
…$1.5 billion in vegetable oil and animal fat products, of which 3.2 percent, or approximately $48 million were from the United States. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NOAA Forecasts Mild Winter
…with NOAA currently pegging the chance of those conditions developing this winter between 70 and 75 percent. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Around three-quarters of the United…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-24-18
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California Judge Reduces RoundUp Damage Award
…court to overturn the ruling, citing that the plaintiff’s attorneys relied on evidence that did not take into consideration sound scientific fact. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Co-ops Top List of Largest Cooperatives
…list. Dairy Farmers of America, Land O’Lakes, Wakefern Food Corporation, and Associated Wholesale Grocers rounded out the top five. Charles Snyder, president and CEO of National Cooperative Bank, says that…
Crops of the Future Collaborative Funds Downy Mildew Research at UC Davis
…as well.” The foundation was originally developed as a result of the last farm bill and the Senate draft of the next farm bill also includes additional support for FFAR….
Perdue Promises Five Percent Budget Cut as part of Trump Plan
…greater than the five percent target.” The five percent announcement followed reports that the government’s budget deficit has reached a six-year high. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….