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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Organizations representing wheat producers and millers in Australia, Canada and the United States confirmed their support for the future commercialization of biotechnology for the crop today. The renewed pledge involves eight new organizations, including the American Farm Bureau Federation and the
In response to the significant impact porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) and porcine deltacoronavirus (PDCoV) are having on U.S. pork producers, USDA today announced $26.2 million in funding to combat these diseases
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) said today the Obama Administration’s latest greenhouse gas proposal would harm the nation’s rural economy if implemented.
In a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and USDA this week, more than 70 agriculture stakeholder groups requested more time to comment on EPA’s proposed rule on waters of the United States.
Genetic engineering could be a threat to human and environmental health, Greenpeace International writes in large, green letters on its website. The charge from one of the world s most controversial but visible environmental groups is not new but it may be why s
U.S. farm exports will reach a record $149.5 billion in the year ending Sept. 30, up $6.9 billion from a February forecast, helped by the highest ever soybean purchases by China and surging sales of beef and dairy, according to USDA.
The outlook for the fertilizer industry will continue bearish through the second quarter of 2014, according to a report by the Rabobank Food and Agribusiness Research and Advisory group, which looks at supply, demand and pricing for urea, phosphate, and potash in key international markets.
Some 117 biodiesel companies and affiliated businesses are urging President Obama to support continued growth for their industry under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), according to the National Biodiesel Board.
