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Amazon cuts prices as new owner of Whole Foods

08/30/17 6:15 AM By Agri-Pulse staff

WASHINGTON, August 30, 2017 - Amazon celebrated its $13.7 billion acquisition of Whole Foods Market last week by immediately cutting prices on a wide range of products, a sign that Amazon is serious about doing battle with competitors such as Costco, Kroger and Wal-Mart stores.

SEC clears Tyson of price-fixing charge

08/30/17 6:10 AM By Agri-Pulse staff

WASHINGTON, August 30, 2017 - Tyson Foods says the Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded its investigation into allegations of price-fixing without taking any disciplinary action.

Farm Hands on the Potomac....

08/30/17 6:00 AM By Agri-Pulse staff

WASHINGTON, August 30, 2017 - Polly Ruhland will be the next CEO of the United Soybean Board, effective Nov. 1. Ruhland will succeed John Becherer, who plans to retire at the end of the year after 23 years of service to the checkoff. Ruhland is currently the chief executive of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board.

European egg recall in the millions

08/09/17 6:15 AM By Agri-Pulse staff

BELGIUM, August 9, 2017 - Millions of eggs are being recalled in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany after they have been found to be contaminated with the insecticide Fipronil.

Postal Service abuzz about new pollinator stamps

08/09/17 6:10 AM By Agri-Pulse staff

WASHINGTON, August 9, 2017 - The U.S. Postal Service is selling a new set of Forever stamps to promote the vital role pollinators play in sustaining agriculture.

Alfalfa checkoff funds new research

08/09/17 6:04 AM By Agri-Pulse staff

WASHINGTON, August 9, 2017 - Farmers looking to improve the quality and yield of their alfalfa crops are expected to benefit from the first-ever farmer-funded U.S. Alfalfa Farmer Research Initiative (USAFRI).

Farm Hands on the Potomac, August 9, 2017

08/09/17 6:00 AM By Agri-Pulse staff

WASHINGTON, August 9, 2017 - Al Almanza, who retired last week as head of USDA’s Food Service and Inspection Service, didn’t stay retired for long.

Perdue to kick off RV farm bill tour

08/02/17 6:23 AM By Agri-Pulse staff

WASHINGTON, August 2, 2017- Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue this week kicks off a “Back to Our Roots” RV tour of five Midwest states designed to gather input for the 2018 farm bill.

Great Lakes wolves staying on ESA list

08/02/17 6:20 AM By Agri-Pulse staff

WASHINGTON, August 2, 2017 - Gray wolves in the Western Great Lakes region will continue to be protected under the Endangered Species Act because of a ruling Tuesday by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Soy wins heart health claim

08/02/17 6:16 AM By Agri-Pulse staff

WASHINGTON, August 2, 2017 - The Food and Drug Administration has approved a qualified health claim linking consumption of soybean oil to reduced risk of coronary heart disease.

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September 22, 2024

Open Mic: Rob Larew- President, National Farmers Union

This week’s Open Mic guest is Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union. He says the ag economic climate is burdening farmers with high input costs and lower crop commodity prices and some may have difficulty obtaining financing next year. Larew talks about the importance of passing a new farm bill, expanding exports and securing an adequate workforce in county FSA offices.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Sept. 27, 2024: Mary Kay Thatcher on elections, ESA from WIA Summit

Nearly 1,000 women gathered in Denver for the Women in Agribusiness Summit this week. We connected with Mary Kay Thatcher from Syngenta to discuss EPA's Final Herbicide Strategy and an outlook for the November election.

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