…ban GMO crops even after they have been approved. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports that in September of 2015, Germany told the EU it would not permit the cultivation…
U.S. Imports of Vietnam Rice lower on Pesticide Violations
…in July and includes the rice shipment rejections, were just over 35,600 metric tons with a value of almost $21 million. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
China Businessman Sentenced Three Years for Stealing Seed Trade Secrets
…could attempt to reproduce its genetic traits. He pled guilty in January and was sentenced to three years in prison this week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
Early-Autumn Weather Affects Coastal Crops
…and gave farmers and ranchers more than one good reason to sweat. In San Luis Obispo County, cattle rancher Joy Fitzhugh expressed concern about the health of her livestock, and…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for October 6
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…
Preventing Straying of Adult Sacramento River Salmon
…farm fields where spawning is hopeless. By building a permanent barrier across the Knights Landing Ridge Cut, the agencies will be able to better control farm drainage releases to avoid…
New Toolkit for Teachers
…are selling into local markets through schools and other institutions, farmers markets, farm stands, community supported agriculture (CSA) programs, grocery stores, and local restaurants. MyPlate, MyState is part of USDA’s…
Species of Bee Officially Endangered
…authorities to provide recovery programs and fund protection efforts. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Image credit: By Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA (Yellow-faced Bee)…
Hog Outlook Turns Sour
…recent squeeze on slaughter capacity has meant stronger packer margins. The increased capacity next year should reduce packer margins and provide higher prices at the farm level. However, that doesn’t…
Food Policy Action Endorses Clinton
…president, saying she has a record of supporting food policies that increase access to healthy foods, supports fair labor conditions for farm workers, and supports more sustainable agriculture practices. The…
Direct Sales Helps Beginning Farmers to Survive
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says beginning farmers are those who have managed farms for ten year or less. Beginning farmers are less likely to survive in business than those…
Cargill Sales and Net Earnings Higher in 2016
…time as each farming family gifts livestock to another family in need. Cargill’s animal nutrition business is committed to sharing its knowledge of animal husbandry through farmer training and other…
Monsanto Sales and Profits Lower in 2016
…last year. Net income for 2016 was $1.3 billion, compared to $2.3 billion in income the year before. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Monsanto FISCAL…
Sommet De l’Elevage is Under Way
…traditional farm visits, there are four pre-tours on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, available to all international visitors. Nicolas Restituito giving tour of Bernard Coudert’s Limousin cattle farm. One of the…