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Organic Acreage Increase Misleading
USDA numbers show organic production acreage is up 20 percent, but the vast majority of the bump comes from four farms in Alaska. Politico reports 700,000 acres in Alaska account…
Canada Investigating PEDv Outbreak in Manitoba
…some eight million piglets on U.S. farms in 2014 and Manitoba is a major exporter of piglets to the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Vietnam Set to Delay TPP Vote on Heals of U.S. Election
…before its own parliament, though Japan’s ruling party has indicated it plans to pass the agreement in a parliamentary session starting next week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Farm Bureau: Senate Report Shows Federal Clean Water Act Overreach
The American Farm Bureau Federation says Tuesday’s Senate report on the Clean Water Act proves the need for the Senate to act against the Waters of the U.S. rule. Farm…
EPA Awards $4.8 M to Research Water Quality Benefits
…Iowa State University. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Environmental Protection Agency EPA Awards $4.8 million to Six Universities to Research Water Quality Benefits The U.S….
Farm Groups Cautious of Merger Trend
…the price of chemicals and seed for farmers.” He warned that price increase would be ultimately passed on to the consumer. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Farm-to-Market Roads
Everett Griner talks about Farm-to-Market roads needing repair in today’s Agri View. Farm-to-Market Roads Now, if you travel you know that our interstate highway system faces a serious and growing…
NCGA CEO Testifies at Senate Hearing
…decline in the number of small-to-medium sized family farms. Fewer farmers means that the agribusiness industry that supports the farm community has fewer customers—resulting in consolidation beyond the farm gate,”…
NFU Joins in Promoting Safe Practices
As farmers are preparing to begin the fall harvest, National Farmers Union (NFU) joined in the effort to promote safe practices on and around the farm during National Farm Safety…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 1
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…
Vilsack Announces New Initiatives to Address Rural Opioid Epidemic
…coincides with President Barack Obama’s designated Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week from September 18th – 23rd. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: USDA Agriculture…
China Investing in Agriculture Modernization
…is not immediately clear whether this commitment is separate from the bank’s plan announced in May for poverty reduction in China via agricultural investments. From the National Association of Farm…
Egypt Ergot Restrictions Dampening Already Sour Wheat Trade
…the uncertainty, trade analysts say Egypt is likely to return to the world wheat market after the nation’s domestic inventories dwindle. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….