…it’s concerning that the President’s first budget has some very serious cuts that would drastically affect farming interests. The budget has been blasted by several national farm groups. The USA…
Statement of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on President Trump’s Paris Accord Announcement
…deeper into research to develop better methods of agricultural production in that changing climate. Floods, droughts, and natural disasters are a fact of life for farmers, ranchers, and foresters. They…
Five Reasons to Farm to Table
…on local farmers. Food that comes from local farmers means money is put right into local businesses and farms. It also helps keep the cost of produce down, so you…
Fatal Injuries Reported in Wisconsin Corn Mill Explosion
…corn products are used in brewing beer, making chips, breakfast cereals, bathroom moldings and ethanol. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Image Credit: Wisconsin plant explosion: 1…
JBS Parent Company Paying Brazil to Settle Corruption Investigations
…with food products, conspiracy, and corruption. Allegations also included selling spoiled meat and injecting water to sell poultry at higher prices. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
BPI Lawsuit Against ABC Going to Trial
…Textured Beef, causing consumers to mistakenly believe the product was unsafe and unhealthy. The trial is expected to last two months. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Egg Lawsuit Against California
…requirements for housing egg-laying hens. California voters approved the law in 2008, but Missouri, along with Nebraska, Oklahoma, Alabama, Kentucky and Iowa challenged the law. In 2015, the American Farm…
USTR: No NAFTA Deadline Set
…facing an upcoming presidential election next year, and because of that, officials in Mexico say they cannot continue talks in 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Withdrawal from Paris Accord Shirks Science, Neglects Devastating Impacts to Food System, Family Farms, and Future Generations
…concerns raised in a recent letter to President Trump, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson said the President’s decision rejects science and U.S. leadership in an effort that requires…
Maryland Joins California in Banning Routine Antibiotics Use in Livestock
…Department of Agriculture. The state was also home to some 190,000 head of cattle, and more than 45,000 hogs and pigs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Four New PEDV Cases Confirmed in Manitoba
…the virus. Federal agriculture officials are investing the confirmed cases. The two latest farms where the virus was confirmed are located in southeast Manitoba, nearby other farms with the virus….
Ractopamine Found in Pork Shipment from Canada to China
…in a Canadian pork shipment, in 2015, it removed several Canadian processing plants from its list of eligible exporters to China. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Groups Seek Truck Weight Limits Increase
…borders, and collect additional safety data regarding the gross vehicle weight and axle configurations of commercial trucks involved in serious accidents. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Equipment Sales Show Ag Optimism Tied to Policy Promises
…policies right now, not weaker ones, and if lawmakers can provide that kind of certainty, farmers are poised for a comeback.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….