Category Archives: Agriculture News
Fast Food Giant McDonald’s will Downsize
In a move that hasn't happened in 40 years, fast food giant McDonalds will downsize. The Washington Post reports that McDonalds announced it is planning to close 184 restaurants across the United Stat...
Aug 17, 2015
Wildfire Smoke might Impact Northern Cal Vineyards
A smoky taste to a glass of wine could become a reality because of northern California wildfires.Fires burning in Napa, Sonoma and Lake Counties might cause some problems for the wine industry.Since r...
Aug 14, 2015
Syngenta Expands in Northern California
Syngenta held a grand re-opening for its newly expanded woodland research and development and seed production facility.The $11.2 million expansion represents a significant investment in the local econ...
Aug 13, 2015
A Coalition of States Asks Court to Stop New Clean Water Rule
A coalition of 13 states has asked a federal judge to block the controversial Waters of the U.S. rule slated to take effect later this month. Led by North Dakota, the attorney generals for eight of th...
Aug 12, 2015
Groups Seeking to Derail Monsanto Takeover of Syngenta
Several farm and consumer groups are seeking to stop the proposed deal Monsanto has offered to Syngenta as a possible merger/takeover. Ag Professional reports coalitions of opponents are being formed ...
Aug 11, 2015
Presidential Race Might Delay Huge Trade Deal
Following what the L.A. Times called a disappointing round of talks in Hawaii, negotiators for the 12 nations included in the Trans-Pacific Partnership are still hoping to wrap the trade deal up somet...
Aug 10, 2015
Research into E. coli Promising
New research could reduce the probability of E.coli in lettuce. Scientists with the US Department of Agriculture have found the bacterium that causes food borne illness in humans, is more likely to co...
Jul 31, 2015
USDA Introduces New Food Safety Practice Surveys
The USDA reports that its Economic Research Service and the National Agricultural Statistics Service have joined efforts and created a series of surveys.The surveys focus on food safety practices used...
Jul 30, 2015
State Fines Companies Selling Tainted Food
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation has taken action against six companies that ignored warnings, and repeatedly sold imported fruits and vegetables with illegal pesticide residue...
Jul 29, 2015
Feinstein Helps Support Push for more Dairy Trade
Dairy groups are commending senators for their work in increasing market access to US dairy in Canada and Japan. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC)...
Jul 28, 2015
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