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National Milk Producers comments on proposed bioengineered food labeling standard
The Coalition for Safe Affordable Food has submitted comments to the USDA for their proposed National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard. National Milk Producers Federation is one of thirty-six member organizations in the coalition. President Jim [Read More…]
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Wisconsin crops doing well after hot, dry week
Wisconsin’s crops made good progress with last week’s warm and dry weather. Six percent of the corn is at silking stage, 8 days ahead of last year and five days above average. Eighty-three percent of [Read More…]
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Farmer uses conservation practices for next generation
Tom Steever spoke with Ryan Britt, President, Missouri Association of Conservation District, who works his family farm with an eye on the future. Britt has been adding conservation practices such as no till, cover crops, [Read More…]
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Classmates of boys trapped in cave pray for complete success of rescue mission
Royal Thai Navy(CHIANG RAI, Thailand) — For the first time in more than two weeks, the worried faces of students at the Maesaiprasitsart School in Thailand have been replaced with smiles as an international rescue [Read More…]
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Two Navy SEAL leaders relieved of duty after sexual misconduct allegations
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The commander and the senior enlisted officer of a U.S. Navy SEAL team have been relieved of their duties after investigations into alleged sexual assault and sexual harassment while their unit was deployed [Read More…]
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Zero interest loans available to help with June storm damage
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is offering zero-interest loans to farmers affected by recent flooding. Through the Rural Finance Authority, loans can be used to help clean up farm operations, repair or replace farm structures, [Read More…]
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Ag groups have NAFTA hopes in Mexico’s new president
There’s hope among U.S. ag groups that the newly elected president of Mexico is committed to NAFTA re-negotiations, “I’m going to be optimistic and hope so!” says Casey Guernsey with Americans for Farmers and Families. [Read More…]
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Japanese beetles showing up in Missouri corn
A Midwest agronomist says Japanese beetles are cropping up in corn, “I’m getting calls in some fields that are really bad. So, we look at a Japanese beetle in corn and what they can potentially do [Read More…]
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Wheat groups push for resolution to trade differences
Wheat grower groups say the trade dispute with China came just as the market picture for wheat was about to improve. From March to June over the past three years, China purchased an average of [Read More…]
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Midwest Dairy CEO wants pride to shine as milk prices slide
The CEO of Midwest Dairy hopes the pride of farmers shines through as the industry struggles through a period of low milk prices. Since joining the Association two years ago, Lucas Lentsch has seen incomes [Read More…]
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In face of security concerns, recent attacks, Pompeo claims progress in Afghanistan
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan Monday to see what progress has been made nearly one year after President Trump announced his new “South Asia strategy.” While he [Read More…]
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Boris Johnson resigns as UK foreign secretary over Brexit policy
iStock/Thinkstock(LONDON) — Boris Johnson has stepped down as Britain’s foreign minister over concerns with Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit strategy. He resigned just hours after Brexit Secretary David Davis quit. The prime minister named Health [Read More…]
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CME milk futures keep diving, cash dairy mixed Monday
Milk futures continued to dive and the cash dairy prices were mixed on the Chicago Board of Trade Monday. July Class Three milk was down $.04 at $14.16. August was down $.17 to $14.52. September [Read More…]
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Labs finding more soybean cyst nematode eggs
A soil testing lab says it might be a rough year for soybean farmers fighting the soybean cyst nematode. Jim Friedericks with AgSource says, “This year, we’ve seen more samples in the 4-5 thousand eggs [Read More…]
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Iowa ag secretary urges quick resolution to trade war
Iowa ag secretary Mike Naig is urging the Trump Administration to move quickly to resolve trade issues with China. “We need to get the Chinese to the negotiating table to fix some of these issues—and [Read More…]
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Iranian women dance in public to protest the arrest of a teen Instagram star
iStock/Thinkstock(TEHRAN) — Women across Iran have rallied in support of a teenage girl who was arrested after posting videos of herself dancing without the required headscarf and dress code. Many have taken videos of themselves [Read More…]
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Starbucks to phase out single-use plastic straws for sippy cups, alternatives
Starbucks(NEW YORK) — Attention all iced coffee, shaken tea and other cold drink lovers — soon those icy beverages may come in containers that don’t use straws, if they come from Starbucks. The company announced [Read More…]
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2-year-old boy dies after found in hot car outside his Sacramento home: Officials
iStock/Thinkstock(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — A 2-year-old boy has died after he was found in a scorching hot car outside his Sacramento home this weekend, authorities said. The boy was unresponsive and not breathing when 911 was [Read More…]
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New ‘Iridescent’ cupcake at Walt Disney World will be a hit on Instagram
Walt Disney World Resort(ORLANDO, Fla.) — If there’s one thing Disney food fans can’t seem to get enough of, it’s cupcakes. Now there’s brand-new cupcake to add to your cupcake-till-you’re-in-a-food-coma list. It’s called the Iridescent [Read More…]
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What’s ahead for 2018 Farm Bill
Members of Congress tasked with finalizing the 2018 Farm Bill have several hurdles to overcome. Kansas Senator Pat Roberts will chair the conference committee, and one of his first duties will be to narrow down [Read More…]