Agriculture News
U.S. House cuts controversial pesticide oversight provisions in farm bill
House lawmakers have voted to remove pesticide oversight provisions from the skinny farm bill that’s now being sent to the U.S. Senate. These provisions were related to the uniformity of
Finding fertilizer savings top of mind for many Illinois farmers
A pair of Illinois farmers say they’re taking steps to save on fertilizer costs this year. Southern Illinois farmer Granvil Travis says he’s relying on past year’s applications. “On years
FDA criticized following raw milk E. coli investigation
The Food and Drug Administration’s response to a recent multi-state E. coli outbreak caused by raw milk is being called into question by members of Congress. During a U.S. House
Biosecurity expert says ag national security risks extend beyond animal disease
A biosecurity expert says national security risks to agriculture go beyond foreign animal diseases. Marty Vanier says foreign animal disease like African Swine Fever, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and New
Farmers bring concerns to Ag Secretary
Farmers have told Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins that several issues need to be resolved to keep farms operating. Brad Olson is President of Wisconsin Farm Bureau, and was a participant
National FFA Eastern Region VP says FFA provides career readiness opportunities
The National FFA Organization is working to help students explore career opportunities in agriculture. National Eastern Region Vice President Joey Nowotny says the organization’s Career Development Events and Supervised Agriculture
U.S. House bills reintroduced would bring more clarity in the dairy case
Members of the U.S. House have reintroduced bipartisan legislation to clarify product labeling and require the Food and Drug Administration to enforce existing standards of identity for dairy products. Bill co-sponsor John
An American Soybean Association board director expects a long road ahead for the farm bill despite its passage in the U.S. House. Speaking to Brownfield just before the House passed
Soybean leader warns farm bill faces uphill battle in Senate
An American Soybean Association board director expects a long road ahead for the farm bill despite its passage in the U.S. House. Speaking to Brownfield just before the House passed
Corn export sales remain on pace to meet USDA expectations
Global demand for U.S. corn continues to be strong. The USDA says corn export sales during the week ending April 23rd were above the previous week and larger than average
