…committed to fighting hunger and feeding potential. We also will continue our partnerships to develop sustainable agriculture programs with smallholder farmers that help prevent post-harvest loss in major ingredients relevant…
Bayer Taking Steps to Fund Monsanto Acquisition
…in the European Union in the first quarter of next year and to U.S. authorities by the end of this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Lawmakers Mixed on WRDA Lame-duck Changes
…be included for the deal to clear the Senate. Inhofe said he was still “optimistic there will be a deal” during the lame-duck session. From the National Association of Farm…
Canada Cattle Producers urge Trade Fight if Trump Revives COOL
…that tariffs go into place immediately.” However, he added that until it’s clear how Trump might approach COOL, no action is necessary. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
New Zealand Wants to Talk Trade with Trump
…Zealand’s Parliament approved legislation last week allowing the nation to join TPP, despite the likelihood the trade deal will not proceed. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump Election Leaves Agriculture Awaiting Clarification on Issues
…swift action when the new administration takes office.” Rabobank notes the advisory group is watching trade, labor and farm bill talks for potential policy changes that could have longer-term implications…
AFBF 2016 Thanksgiving Dinner Price Survey
…Farmers and ranchers remain concerned about hunger in America. Many of our young farmers and ranchers in particular are involved in organizations such as Feeding America (formerly America’s Second Harvest),…
National Organic Standards Board Appointments
…volunteers appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, NOSB members include four organic farmers; two handlers; three experts in environmental protection and resource conservation; three representatives of public interest or consumer…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for November 16
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…
Ag Committee Concludes Two-Year Review of SNAP
…heard from organizations that are working creatively to provide nutritious food to low-income individuals in low-access areas through online platforms and incentive programs. “Communities across the country have different needs…
Safer, More Effective Pest Management
…diseases on farms and in communities. The awards are made through NIFA’s Crop Protection and Pest Management Program (CPPM) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program which have awarded more than…
Canada Expands TB Quarantines
Quarantines related to the discovery of bovine tuberculosis in Canada have expanded into the Saskatchewan providence. Ag Canada reports two farms in southwestern Saskatchewan were added to the list of…
Overseas HPAI Outbreaks Prompt Import Restrictions
A series of separate highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks have sparked import bans of poultry products in at least two countries. The U.S. Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy…
Froman: TPP in Purgatory
…be.” He encouraged President-elect Donald Trump to focus on strengthening the problem’s he sees in trade agreements including TPP and NAFTA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….