…decision. A spokesperson for U.S. Wheat Associates says the tour provides “first-hand experience will help increase their confidence in U.S. wheat.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Organic Livestock Rule Concern
…House Agriculture Committees sent a letter requesting an extended public comment period. USDA granted an additional 30 days on June 7th. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Seeking Additional Funding for Farm Loans
…program restarts in October. Loans in the program are considered a “last resort” for farmers, but as the rural sector struggles with low commodity prices and mounting trade competition, farmers…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 27
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…
Russia and Turkey Hoping to Restore Economic Ties
…sanctions against Turkey since last November when Turkey shot down a Russian plane. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports Russia’s embargo on Turkish food imports is unlikely to be lifted…
Seafood Monitoring Rule Heads to White House for Review
…on harvest, landing and chain of custody of fish would be entered into a system already maintained by the federal government. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Consumers More Worried About Foodborne Illnesses over GMOs
…heard or read about food additives and ingredients, chemicals in food, or carcinogens in food?” 40 percent of respondents said yes. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
EPA Sets Scientific Advisory Panel Meeting on Glyphosate
…no indication of whether the panel will consider the conclusions of an EPA assessment that found glyphosate poses no significant cancer risk. The Progressive Farmer reports that the EPA has…
Anti-Trade Talks Threaten TPP
…nod, told the audience “We’ve got to make sure that TPP does not get to the floor of Congress during the lame duck session.” Farm groups favoring the deal are…
Farming Game Story
…at The Weekend Farmer. The Farming Game Software Edition: Building A Farm A quick demonstration of how easy it is to set up a farm’s look in The Farming Game….
NMPF Introduces FARM Environmental Stewardship Component
NMPF Introduces FARM Environmental Stewardship Component to Help Measure Progress Made by Dairy Farms in Sustainability Practices The Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program, administered by the National Milk Producers…
Avocado Advocates Share the Love
…and tips. It makes me happy knowing I’m helping to support California farmers and they make it easy! California avocados are always the freshest and highest quality avocados I can…
Brexit May Help UK Biotech Approval Process
…according to Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today. Frywald says based on recent conversations, the UK will make biotech approval and implementation based solely on science. From the National Association of…
Bayer, Monsanto, Still Far Apart on Merger Agreement
…Meanwhile, Bayer may not be willing to go much higher as shareholders would rather see Bayer invest in its pharmaceutical business. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….