Category Archives: Agriculture News
Syngenta Contends ChemChina Takeover Poses no Security Threat
Responding to concerns by U.S. lawmakers, Syngenta says the takeover by ChemChina of Syngenta poses no food or national security issues. Ag Professional reports Syngenta made the response following th...
Mar 30, 2016
U.N. says Half the World to Face Water Stress by 2030
A report by the United Nations Environment Program says almost half of the world’s population will suffer severe water stress by 2030. The report by the program finds that as the global p...
Mar 29, 2016
Russia Expected to be Second Bigger Wheat Exporter
A Russian agriculture consultancy group expects Russia to become the world’s second-largest wheat exporter in 2015-16, thanks to its weak currency, its large crop and a decline in competition fr...
Mar 28, 2016
Senators Pressing for Review of Syngenta Deal
The Wall Street Journal reports Senator Chuck Grassley and other U.S. lawmakers are pushing for USDA to have a formal role in considering ChemChina’s planned takeover of Switzerland’s Syng...
Mar 25, 2016
ConAgra Plans National GMO Labeling
ConAgra Foods is the latest to say it will use labels disclosing the presence of genetically modified organisms in its food nationwide. Other food giants, including General Mills, Campbell Soup, Mars ...
Mar 24, 2016
USDA Seeking Applications for Rural Development Loans and Grants
USDA is seeking applications for loans and grants to help support the start-up or expansion of rural businesses. The funding is being provided through the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant pro...
Mar 23, 2016
Trade & Agriculture Groups Ask for Port Labor Talks to Start Early
A coalition of trade associations wants the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association to start contract discussions early. The National Pork Producers Council jo...
Mar 21, 2016
Study Says “Ag Gag” Laws Damage Consumer Trust
Laws designed to prohibit hidden-camera filming substantially reduce trust in agriculture by U.S. consumers. Researchers at the University of British Columbia say the so-called "ag-gag" laws that crim...
Mar 18, 2016
Senate Procedural Vote on GMO Labeling Fails
A voluntary GMO labeling bill failed to receive enough votes Wednesday to clear a procedural hurdle. The Senate voted 48 to 49 against the voluntary labeling proposal by Senate Agriculture Chair Pat R...
Mar 17, 2016
Interest Rates Not Changing at Next Fed Meeting
The Federal Reserve will not increase interest rates at this week's meeting but will likely hint that rate hikes are on the horizon. Reuters reports that as long as U.S. inflation and jobs continue to...
Mar 15, 2016
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