…the expense of the United States, which has seen its share of the wheat market steadily moving lower in recent years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
ABC Seeks Pink Slime Lawsuit Dismissal
…in 70 percent of the ground beef sold in supermarkets. The case is currently slated to go to trial in June. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Expands Board of Directors
…foods company and the nation’s largest member-owned cooperative. Casale, who operates a family-owned blueberry farm, was previously executive vice president and chief financial officer for Monsanto Company. He currently serves…
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
…and implementation recommendations; Broadband and rural connectivity issues for farmers markets, small farms, and retailers; Pest and disease detection, research and grant funding; Port and transportation inspection issues and development;…
Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products to Strengthen
…with products like Whole Farm Revenue Protection; and helped farm businesses grow with $36 billion in farm credit. The Department has engaged its resources to support a strong next generation…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for October 10
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…
EU Duties on Argentine Bio-diesel Lose Another Challenge
…that its measures comply with WTO rules or face the prospect of retaliatory trade tariffs from Argentina. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports that Argentina alleged the EU’s imposition of…
Brazil Opens Market for U.S. Corn Imports
…date, the United States has not been able to fill the demand due to lack of approvals of some biotech products used by U.S. farmers. However, the Grains Council says…
USDA Issues Sour Egg Board Report
…and deleted emails by the Egg Board CEO regarding the matter. USDA says all inappropriate conduct stopped once the review began. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Consumers Want GMO Labels
…consumers to close the gap between perceived and actual risk, but added the company will “always offer what the customer wants.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
TTIP Deal Faces Uncertain Future
…before the end of the Obama administration and several called for a pause in negotiations. No talks are scheduled beyond October. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Commentary: Two Examples Demonstrate Regulatory Overreach
…farmers should get the chance to weigh in on how they’ll be affected by these new regulations. John Duarte farms in California. Recently, he decided to rotate a pasture into…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for October 7
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…
New FSA Cooperatives Help Farmers
The USDA Farm Service Agency has a fairly new way of working with organizations to help farmers. Administrator, USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini visited California and met with a…