USDA to grant license for an experimental African swine fever vaccine
Based in Sofia, Bulgaria, Huvepharma develops, manufactures and markets human and animal health products. USDA’s Agricultural Research Service intends to grant to Huvepharma EOOD of Sofia, Bulgaria,...
View Article74,000 eggs donated for White House Easter Egg Roll
The American Egg Board has supported the Easter Egg Roll for more than 40 years. A record-breaking 74,000 eggs were donated for the 141st White House Easter Egg Roll. Families in attendance also...
View ArticleDale Moore shares American Farm Bureau ideas on ag policy
‘Getting trade done’ is at the top of AFBF’s list of priorities for farm policy. The top priorities for the American Farm Bureau Federation include getting trade done, building and repairing...
View ArticleNorth Dakotans send aid to Nebraska
Farm Rescue and the North Dakota Stockmen launch efforts to help Nebraska flood victims. North Dakotans are coming through with aid for Nebraska flood victims.Farm Rescue, a North Dakota non-profit,...
View ArticleTech lawyer talks plant patent protection
From new plant variety protection to gene editing, the world of plant intellectual property is moving fast. Farmers know that the seed they plant has patent protection. Even the non-GMO varieties and...
View ArticleMississippi senator wants USDA to regulate cell-cultured meat
Cindy Hyde-Smith says bill codifies formal agreement USDA and FDA signed in March. Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith has introduced legislation giving USDA primary responsibility to regulate, inspect,...
View ArticleUSDA RMA makes changes to livestock insurance programs
RMA Administrator says changes 'strengthen risk management options.' USDA’s Risk Management Agency is making changes to the Dairy Revenue Protection, Livestock Gross Margin and Livestock Risk...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, April 23, 2019
Max Armstrong gets insight on changes in the Asian market from a leading market analyst that could alter demand for soybeans Max Armstrong shares more insight from David Hightower who talked about...
View ArticleBayer CEO faces growing opposition from shareholders
Buying Monsanto was supposed to secure Bayer's position in consolidating agrochemicals market. by Naomi Kresge and Eyk HenningBayer AG is facing mounting opposition ahead of what’s shaping up to be...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, April 24, 2019
Max Armstrong talks safety and the importance of paying attention during the busy season Max Armstrong shares his take on social media reports on the 2019 planting reports. He’s seeing a rise in...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, April 24, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Henry Block, an NCBA leader, Harley-Davidson profit drop, Congressman Steve King and school dress codes for parents. Henry Block, the founder of H&R Block, passed away...
View ArticleLighthizer, Mnuchin bound for Beijing next week
Chinese officials heading to Washington for talks starting May 8. by Bloomberg NewsTrade negotiators led by U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will...
View ArticleApply now for ReConnect Rural Broadband Pilot Program
At least $600 million available from USDA for rural broadband projects. USDA is accepting online applications for funding through the new ReConnect Rural Broadband Pilot Program. These funds will...
View ArticleGot sheep? Check out this grant
Apply for USDA's Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program by June 24. USDA announced $2 million in competitive grant funding is available for the Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program. This...
View ArticleAg innovation arrives in many forms
Not all new ideas involve circuit boards, colorful screens or driverless equipment Every piece of a machine in the field has value to a farmer, but often there are parts you don’t think about – until...
View ArticleWarm Pacific is juicing storms
Abnormally warm water in the eastern Pacific, along with a weak El Nino along the equator, have pumped a train of storms across the U.S. by Brian K. SullivanAmerican farmers raising their fists to the...
View ArticleLow-interest loans available for Minnesota ag producers
USDA loans available in contiguous counties in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin too. USDA physical loss loans may be available for Minnesota agricultural producers who lost...
View ArticleWalmart partners with Texas cattle rancher
Move will provide a steady supply of no-hormone-added Angus beef. by Matthew Boyle and Lydia MulvanyWalmart Inc. is getting into the beef business.The nation’s biggest grocer has partnered with a...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, April 25, 2019
Max Armstrong offers a look at a recent panel of Senators who took on the Army Corps of Engineers in light of recent floods Max Armstrong shares his insight on travels through flood country in...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, April 25, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about oil prices and supply, jumping parties, planting concern for flooded fields and Stephen Moore's comments. Oil prices declined yesterday, and global oil markets are adequately...
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