…and Pacific Northwest by 11 percent. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Chickens and Eggs Released August 22, 2016, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural…
Pesticide Resistant Whitefly Poses Threat to U.S. Crops
…state, including residences, wholesale nurseries and retail plant outlets. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: University of Florida/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center BEMISIA Biotype-Q or…
John Deere Slowing Tractor, Combine Production
…move comes as the world’s largest maker of farm equipment waits for used inventory levels to decrease at many of its dealerships. The Des Moines Register reports work hours at…
U.S. Panel Clears Syngenta Takeover by ChemChina
…year. Syngenta says closing the transaction is still subject to “anti-trust review by numerous regulators around the world and other customary closing conditions.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Senator Says TPP Will be A ‘Challenge’
…the agreement to Congress soon. North Dakota farmers stand to benefit from the trade agreement through agricultural exports. However, Politico reports as a result of the campaign-influenced climate in Congress,…
Vietnam: TPP Not Open for Renegotiation
…Obama Administration is expected to send a bill that would authorize the trade agreement to Congress following the November elections. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. …
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 22
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…
Farmer of the Year Contest
…on This Land of Ours. Farmer of the Year Contest From: Farmers Almanac Farmers’ Almanac is Looking to Honor Outstanding Farmers Brought to you by the Farmers’ Almanac and…
Canada Records Records Beef Herd Increase
…July 1, Canadian farmers had 13.2 million cattle on their farms, up 1.3% from July 1, 2015. This was the first year-over-year increase since July 2012. However, inventories were 21.8%…
U.S. Beef Gaining Market Share in Japan
…world’s leading importers of beef. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Global Meat News US beef growing in Japan By Oscar Rousseau, writer for Global Meat…
Federal Review of Cattle Markets to Last Months
…investigation is being done at the request of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports the review was announced in May of this year to look at…
Farm Groups Discuss Ag Policy with Trump
…include the American Farm Bureau Federation, commodity groups representing soybeans, corn, cotton and wheat, and the National Farmers Union, among others. From: American Soybean Association ASA Meets with Trump,…
HFCS Prices Near Records as Usage Nears Lows
…free of ingredients such as HFCS, according to industry analysts. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Reuters U.S. corn syrup makers seek record prices even as…
Obama Still Has Shot at Passing TPP
…However, time in the lame-duck session is limited. Lame-duck sessions typically last about a month. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Fortune Magazine Commentary by Alan…