…million. In 2012, The Humane Society of the U.S., a lone Iowa farmer, and the Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement filed a suit against USDA, saying the trademarks were overvalued…
Congress Trying to “REIN” in Regulations
…as a member of the House before winning a Senate seat in the recent election. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today says the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny…
South Korea Agrees to U.S. Egg Imports
…South Korea.” It’s good news for American producers who are coping with an oversupply of eggs that is driving down prices. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts
…Safety Modernization Act’s produce rules, according to Bob Ehart, senior policy and science advisor with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. Ehart spoke to farmers and ranchers from…
USDA Seeks National Mango Board Nominees
…promotion programs. All eligible women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to seek nomination for a seat on the board. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Board Appointments
…served by the programs. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of 22 research and promotion boards that are industry-funded and empower agricultural industries with a framework to pool resources…
Farmers Urge Their Peers to Define ‘Sustainability’ for Themselves
…experts told participants at the 2017 American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show. Row crop farmer Katie Heger encouraged farmers and ranchers not to shy away from…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 09
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…
Syngenta Calls Palmer Amaranth No. 1 Weed to Watch For
…that integrates a portfolio of herbicides together with complementary practices like crop rotation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Image courtesy of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources…
Smithfield Cutting Back on Gestation Crates
…for Smithfield Foods. “At each farm along the way, we’ve made changes that have benefited our animals while positively impacting the efficiency and environmental sustainability of our farms.” Beyond efforts…
Trump Ag Adviser Wants Mergers Blocked
…for farmers, and stunt job growth. He adds, “These mergers would accomplish the opposite of what the President-elect ran on, and that’s greater opportunity in America.” Rastetter says the motivation…
Agri View: Slow Trade
…are getting more of our farm chemicals and some farm equipment but, well, farmers have seen little effort to load ships with farm goods. The problem appears some kind of…
Entrepreneurs Share Insights for Taking on Investors
…The summit, held during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show, connects ag entrepreneurs with investment associates from venture capital funds, accelerator programs and Rural…
Farm Bureau Distinguished Service and Founders Awards: Bob Stallman and James Quinn Honored
…ways of farming, and with his farm was on a major thoroughfare, people could actually see how he was farming everyday as they went by.” Farmers in Broome County respected…