…and resulting in lower corn prices. Syngenta denies that it did anything wrong. If the United States District Court of the District of Kansas approves the settlement, then Syngenta will…
Missouri Cattlemen’s Fake Meat Bill Passes
…substitutes by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Missouri Cattlemen’s, along with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association believe USDA is “best-placed to ensure food safety and accurate labeling of these products.”…
Agri View: Cage Free Eggs on the Way
…the farmers enough time to raise enough laying hens. Don’t think California is the only state considering such a bill. Seventy-two percent of the nations food stores, and food manufacturers,…
House Farm Bill Vote Surprises and Disappoints
…the Farm Bill vote where House Democrats stood, as many in the party had voiced their criticism of stricter work requirements in the food stamp program known as the Supplemental…
Dairy Groups Applaud Defeat of Raw Milk Amendment to 2018 Farm Bill
…League; STOP Foodborne Illness; and The Pew Charitable Trusts. The National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments, a national food safety regulatory program that includes state milk regulatory agencies, dairy companies…
California Cattle Council on The Horizon
…the Rural County Representatives of California. The California Department of Food and Agriculture would provide oversight of the council and would carry the authority to oversee a vote to suspend…
Slimy Slugs Bugging Your Garden
…and take them elsewhere. Another good way to lure the snails into these spaces is to put a little food out for them to nibble on. Try old cabbage leaves…
Cargill Survey: Consumers Believe Their Food is Safe
…chicken, and burgers this year, Cargill wanted to find out if consumers trust that their food is safe. 94 percent of Americans believe that their food is safe as grilling…
Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Southern China Trade Mission
…S.C. 8. Ginseng & Herb Co-op, Marathon, Wis. 9. Heller Good Foods, Hayfork, Calif. 10. Hudson Valley Fish Farms, Inc., Hudson, N.Y. 11. Inkrumah Agriculture, Export, & Food Services, Inc.,…
Cargill Still Concerned About Likelihood of Trade War
…official writes in the letter that U.S. farmers will be hurt the most by declining prices linked to China retaliatory efforts, including a 25 percent tariff on U.S. soybeans. Cargill…
Controlled Environment Ag Growing
Controlled environment agriculture is growing rapidly, according to a new report from CoBank. Controlled environment agriculture, a technology-based approach toward food production to use optimal growing conditions, often indoors, occurs…
Nationwide Reveals Most Common Agribusiness Insurance Claims
…sharing the data, the company hopes “to help agribusiness owners recognize areas of their operation that may need increased safety precautions.” Other top agribusiness claims include falls, food-related claims, animal…
USDA Backs Off on Organic Checkoff Program
…need promotion for organic as consumers continue to demand food transparency.” There were over 1,400 growers and other members of the organic supply chain who issued their support for the…
Proposed Tariff Hearings Underway in Washington
…tariff response by China. The Montana rancher says the market interruptions can “devastate ag prices and drive U.S. farmers out of business.” The hearings come as the U.S. and China…