…said Tuesday that it does not appear Trump is “close” to naming a new Agriculture Secretary just yet, despite recent speculation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Turkey History
…to their holiday turkey dinner and enjoyed a bird that was not raised on a poultry farm. Turkeys are one of the most hunted animals in the whole wild kingdom….
Detector Dogs Funded to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…trees, grapes, berries, citrus, hops, sweet potatoes, and roses free of targeted plant pathogens and pests. The Farm Bill provided $62.5 million for these programs in fiscal year (FY) 2017,…
Organic produce growers sought for research study
…untreated manure in organically grown crop fields. In return for their participation, growers will receive free test results for their farm, farm-specific feedback to help minimize contamination of fresh produce,…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for December 13
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…
Orchard Owner Suing Monsanto over Dicamba Drift
A Missouri peach farmer is suing Monsanto over 700 acres of orchard and timber damage believed to be caused by dicamba drift in 2016. DTN reports the farm lost more…
Deal Struck to Cut Oil Output
…oversupply of crude, lift prices and lend support to economies hurt by a two-year market slump. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today newsletter reports the agreement would remove 558,000 barrels a…
Syngenta Class Action Lawsuit Moving Forward
…the farmers included in the lawsuit estimate the farmers lost between $5 billion and $7 billion in revenue because China stopped importing U.S. corn at the time. The nationwide class…
Japan Moving Forward with TPP
…trade deal between the two are likely to accelerate in the coming months, if the United States backs away from TPP. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Heitkamp Topping Trump Ag Secretary List
…Heitkamp is viewed as a vocal advocate for farmers and would be a small signal of bipartisanship under the Trump administration. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Food Inspection
…We all strive to prepare and serve our families safe and healthy food. But when have you given thought of the many government programs that give us safe food in…
National 4-H Council, AFBF Establish Partnership
…agriculture industry.” The Council-AFBF partnership will formally kick off in 2017. “Farm Bureau has a long history of investing in young people with a demonstrated interest in not only farming…
Stronger Standards for Applying the Riskiest Pesticides
…licenses to pesticide applicators with an EPA-approved program who can demonstrate the ability to use these products safely. The final action also updates requirements for state programs and for applicators…
China Proposes New Food Safety Rules on Imports
…the group that oversees food import safety and a Reuters request for more information from the agency was not responded to. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….