…products. Though existing federal policy is clear on this subject, FDA has not challenged the labeling practices of imitators made out of nuts, beans, seeds and grains, which have been…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 31
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…
Unified Bee Health Data Key to Finding Trends
…doesn’t rely only on beekeeper participation, however. “Our tech transfer teams are one of our programs,” vanEngelsdorp said. “(The teams) go out, and we have specialized beekeepers — people who…
Statistics Available for California Crop Year 2015
Statistics made available by CDFA In 2015 California’s farms and ranches received approximately $47 billion for their output. This represents a decrease of nearly 17 percent compared to 2014. California…
Germany Urging EU to Speed Trade Deal Negotiations
…in response to protectionist trade policy from U.S. President Donald Trump. In a statement to the EU, Germany repeated its view that Trump, along with Britain leaving the EU, posed…
Monsanto to Appeal California Glyphosate Ruling
…the California Constitution. Monsanto’s Roundup is sold in 160 countries, and farmers in California use it on 250 types of crops. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Former Trump Transition Leader Warns of Two-thirds Cut of EPA Staff
…it an “aspirational goal,” saying “you’re not going to get Congress to make significant cuts unless you ask for significant cuts.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.K. Says Trump Ready to Begin Trade Talks
…will be an official pledge between May and Trump to negotiate a trade agreement once the United Kingdom leaves the EU. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Refugee Regulations Could Squeeze U.S. Meatpackers Labor Pool
…meatpacking companies, and on foreign-born workers “who are eager to build new lives in America” through the jobs meatpackers can offer. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA NASS Conducting Certified Organic Survey
…industry stem from factual information.” Agriculture statistics are frequently used by business and policy decision makers. Farmers and ranchers themselves stand to reap benefits. The 2016 Certified Organic Survey will…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 30
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…
Seed Trade Talks at Disney
…facing the seed industry at this time are trade, plant breeding regulations, consumer conceptions and the upcoming farm bill. AgNet West will have more on those topics in upcoming reports….
Landowner Wins Case against Army Corps
…to the momentum of getting the flawed WOTUS rule fixed. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Earlier this week, landowners scored a…
Trump Trade Action Impact on U.S. Grains
Newly-inaugurated President Donald Trump has already followed through with key campaign promises related to trade policy – moves that have caused concern among grain farmers whose price is being supported…