…a third generation farmer. AgNet West Farm News Director Sabrina Hill spoke with Phippen about his life as an almond grower and his plans for the future. Hear the full…
Lower Beef Prices Good for Consumers
…to favorite holiday cuts, consumers will also find good deals on lean beef cuts, such as top sirloin and strip steak. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Western Governors Vow Climate Change Fight
…the world’s food. The governors were meeting this week as part of the Western Governors Association meeting in San Diego, California. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada Approves Funds for Ranchers Affected by Bovine TB
…notified Canada of the bovine TB outbreak when a cow from Alberta tested positive for bovine TB at a U.S. slaughterhouse. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Rushing to Finish Organic Livestock Welfare Rule
…DeFazio said he “supports USDA’s work” on the rule and urged the White House and USDA to finalize the rule quickly. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Foreign Trade Negotiator Says U.S. Will Restore TPP, Eventually
…U.S. cattle industry will build due to a 13 percent tariff differential in Australia’s favor in a billion-dollar market, being Japan. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Greater Flexibility on Using Phosphorus from Manure
…a farm and operated onsite, either on a daily or rotational basis depending on the size of the dairy operation. According to Church, the system can service 10 small farms…
AFBF Duvall on USDA’s GIPSA Rule Proposals
Duvall “The Agriculture Department’s Farmer Fair Practices Rules take an important step toward leveling the playing field in the poultry industry by ensuring companies follow the law and treat farmers…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for December 14
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…
White House Issues ‘Midnight’ GIPSA Rule
…of livestock, lead to consolidation of the livestock industry – putting farmers out of business – and increase consumer prices for meat. The National Pork Producers Council will work with…
Chipotle Executive to Step Down Following Slow Growth
…least a year, a key measure of a restaurant chain’s health, have not recovered as fast as the company had expected. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Monsanto Shareholders Approve Merger with Bayer
…the merger. Monsanto CEO Hugh Grant Tuesday called the approval an “important milestone” for both companies. Bayer AG leadership says the merger will “help address the growing challenges facing farmers.”…
Judge Sides with R-CALF Against Beef Checkoff
…when R-CALF members disagree with such speech. The court must now conduct an independent review and has 14 days to respond. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USCA Urges Action on Farmer Fair Practices Rules
…Stockyards Administration, or GIPSA, Farmer Fair Practices Rules. The two proposed rules, and one interim rule were sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for approval. In…