…says the Heritage Foundation hasn’t considered the current farm economy in their report that would leave farmers without a viable safety net. He said the challenges to cotton and dairy…
Grassley sets consolidation hearings
…to the proposed mergers of Dow and DuPont, the ChemChina plan to buy Syngenta, and the offer by Bayer to buy Monsanto. An article in the Financial Times reported yesterday…
Heritage Foundation Looking to the 2018 Farm Bill
…most other businesses, however, federal government programs assist agricultural producers in protecting against risk. In analyzing these subsidies,[1] often referred to as the federal “safety net,” key foundational questions had…
Almond Board: Seeds for Bees
…possible in the Fall Your planted forage will be available to colonies pollinating CA’s specialty crops, including almonds You plan to emphasize planting locations which will be accessible to over-wintering…
Project Aids Food Supply for Delta Smelt
…Sacramento River last week to discuss their work to increase the number of plankton available to the fish. Cooperative efforts by state and federal agencies, Sacramento Valley farmers and water…
R&D Investments for Small Businesses
…Skokie, Ill., is working to reduce food waste by developing materials that inhibit ethylene gas, a hormone that plants produce as they age, in a wider variety of plants and…
Increased International Collaboration on Agricultural Science
…outcomes. Some of the research areas of interest for this U.S.-Israel collaborative initiative include food security, water for agriculture, food safety, sustainable bioenergy, and bioproducts. The NIFA-BARD agreement to support…
Smithfield Foods Donations Help Louisiana Flood Victims
…committed to providing good food in a responsible way and maintains robust animal care, community involvement, employee safety, environmental and food safety and quality programs. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com….
More Opposition for Canada, EU Trade Deal
…the trade deals could compromise food safety standards. Political leaders in Austria also object to allowing companies to challenge government policies if a company feels regulations put create a disadvantage….
Congress Back in Session This Week
…regardless of the expectations. Farm groups plan to push support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement, which is expected to be sent to Congress after the elections in the lame-duck…
Agri View: More Ag Technology
…develop the next generation of plants, seed and chemical elements that will keep the volume of crops and livestock on the rise. Without that laboratory progress half of the world…
Essential Meat Thermometer
…a meat and food thermometer could mean a matter of life or death according to USDA Food Safety Expert Marianne Gravely. “it’s the only way to know that your food…
Labor Day Grilling Safety
…safety specialist who can answer their questions. Callers may also listen to more than 50 food safety messages recorded in Spanish, 24 hours a day. The Hotline is open on…
Planning a Safe Picnic
…This Land of Ours. Planning a Safe Picnic If you’re planning a holiday weekend picnic or cookout out at a park or anywhere outside the home, USDA Food Safety Expert…