…the World Health Organization last year claimed glyphosate was probably carcinogenic to humans. However, many studies have since denied that claim. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
More Than $62.5 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production
The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced over $62.5 million in grants to support farmers growing fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops, also known…
NFU Pres. Says Stage Set for Improved Agricultural Trade with Cuba
…Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson released the following statement: “Cuba offers a substantial trade opportunity for U.S. farmers and ranchers, but unfortunately, more than 50 years of failed policies…
Farm Organizations Challenge Dannon and Other Food Companies
…the exact opposite of the sustainable agriculture that you claim to be seeking. Your pledge would force farmers to abandon safe, sustainable farming practices that have enhanced farm productivity over…
Possible Shift of Psyllid Control Efforts in CA
…when a certain infestation level is reached. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Brad Daugherty is doing research on the history of Asian citrus psyllids in California. With the pest rampant in…
Florida Citrus Harvest Expected to Decline
…Industry officials note citrus greening in Florida has forced a citrus production decline of 70 percent in the last 20 years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Deere Says DOJ Unfairly Accusing of Monopoly
…grounds the deal would suppress competition for technology that allows farmers to plant crops at accelerated rates. Deere already offers high-speed components for its own planters. Deere denied that the…
USDA Cheese Purchases May Fall Short
…producers are desperate for short-term relief as revenue has dropped 35 percent over the past two years amid a global oversupply. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA China Office Expects Record Imports for Soybeans
…welcome news for U.S. soybean farmers as a recent USDA report forecasted another record soybean harvest for the current growing season. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Japan to Consider TPP Approval
…own opposition, as an opposition group cites the U.S. presidential candidates opposition as a reason to not support the trade agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
CME Considering Cash Settlement for Cattle Markets
…physical delivery process. Feeder cattle and lean hog futures are already cash-settled, leaving live cattle as the remaining physical delivery settled market. Lehman says volatility is getting worse and farmers…
Agri View: Corporate or Family Farm
Everett Griner talks about a corporate farm and where our food comes from in today’s Agri View. Corporate or Family Farm It is apparent the term ‘corporate farm’ is not…
International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
…sustainable pastoralism and rangelands strengthening the science-policy interface on sustainable pastoralism and rangelands conducting a worldwide gap analysis to better understand the implications for sustainable livelihoods To begin implementing the…
USDA Moves Forward with Flawed GIPSA Rules
…The fact is that value-added programs have supported higher prices and premiums for producers even when markets are weak. The GIPSA rules would jeopardize the future of these programs and…