INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
March 31, 2017
News

Death of Kika de la Garza leaves a void in Valley

The federal Food and Agricultural Act still carries the “de la Garza amendment” that adds sugarcane and sugarbeets to the list of commodities that qualify for federal loans and other support programs.
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March 31, 2017
News

FMC to acquire portion of DuPont’s Crop Protection business

After closing of the acquisition, FMC Agricultural Solutions will become the fifth largest crop protection chemical company in the world by revenue, with estimated annual revenue of approximately $3.8 billion.
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March 31, 2017
News

FCS official says most producers in "sound financial shape"

Stark testified Wednesday at a House Agriculture Committee hearing reviewing the Farm Credit System.
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March 30, 2017
News

Biotechnology spokeswomen meet Monsanto exec

Fraley discussed "Accelerating the Future of Agriculture."
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March 30, 2017
News

Senate Ag Committee advances Perdue nom

The full Senate will now consider the nomination, although it remains unclear when that vote will occur.
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March 30, 2017
News

Monsanto accused of ghostwriting safety studies

Questions concerning the safety of the chemical abound, only heightened by these accusations.
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March 30, 2017
News

MediaBrains and Equipment Dealers Association launch Equipment Dealer Directory

The partnership provides the Equipment Dealers Association (EDA) the opportunity to deliver a fresh digital resource to its members, while expanding the extensive business-to-business advertising network of MediaBrains.
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March 29, 2017
News

Committee vote on Perdue pushed back

The vote is scheduled to happen Thursday following the first floor vote in the Senate.
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March 29, 2017
News

Louisiana sugarcane growers support Zero-For-Zero

Jim Simon, manager of the American Sugar Cane League which represents Louisiana’s sugarcane industry, said low sugar prices forced Hawaii out of the sugarcane business last year after a century of production.
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March 29, 2017
News

Indonesian man found dead inside giant python

The snake had swallowed the farmer whole.
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March 29, 2017
News

Dow-DuPont merger gets EU approval

Now that the Dow-DuPont merger has cleared its first major hurdle, other countries are expected to follow suit.
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March 28, 2017
News

Committee vote set for Perdue

The full Senate vote on Sonny Perdue hasn’t been scheduled yet.
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March 28, 2017
News

Researchers examine how supporting pollinators helps agriculture

These findings are important globally, but are particularly in the Pacific Northwest.
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March 27, 2017
News

Delay on Perdue vote could put USDA at risk

If a vote isn’t held before Congress adjourns for its recess, it may not happen until the last week of April.
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March 27, 2017
News

Michigan needs more ag labor

Employers aren’t finding the labor supply they need.
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March 24, 2017
News

Soil Health Partnership will expand to 100 farm sites

Preliminary data collected over the four-year effort should be released later this summer.
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March 23, 2017
News

NFU urges "no" vote on health care bill

Johnson says under the Republicans’ proposal, fewer people will be covered, resulting in increased costs across the entire system.
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March 23, 2017
News

Ag advisor: Trump administration committed to fair trade for American farmers

Starling says the administration won’t lose sight of the number one concern for American farmers, profitability.
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March 23, 2017
News

Praise for Perdue in Advance of his Confirmation Hearing

A big part of Perdue's appeal is his connection to the farm.
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March 23, 2017
News

Don't lead with "I'm sorry" in farm bill debate

Chuck Connor says agriculture has already voluntarily reformed farm programs and now is not the time to allow more budget cuts.
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March 22, 2017
News

New Kuhn Krause CCX 9000 Cover Crop Seeder

The CCX 9000 is available to order for delivery beginning in July for 14- to 25-foot Excelerator 8000 models or 11- to 25-foot Excelerator 8005 models.
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March 21, 2017
News

Bacon, soda and too few nuts tied to big portion of U.S. deaths

The 10 foods and nutrients were singled out because of research linking them with the causes of death studied.
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March 20, 2017
News

Farm settles labor lawsuit for $1.2M

The lawsuit alleged the company failed to contact former vineyard employees about the higher-paying jobs and turned away hundreds of local farmworkers to hire foreign H-2A workers in violation of state and federal wage laws.
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March 19, 2017
News

New regional listening sessions give farmers a voice in battle against herbicide resistance

The themes that have emerged from the participants reflect the complexity of herbicide resistance management and the breadth of viewpoints about what needs to be done.
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March 18, 2017
News

How Congress can help farmers stay profitable and resilient

Commodity prices are the lowest they’ve been in over a decade, and farmers’ incomes are predicted to drop nearly 10 percent this year.
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March 17, 2017
News

Safety net not built for poor crop year

Whether a producer chooses crop insurance or the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) commodity title program, Peterson says the safety net seemingly works better when prices go up.
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March 16, 2017
News

Fewer new farm bill programs expected in 2018

The House Agriculture Committee will not be doing field hearings, but instead will do on-the-record listening sessions at various locations, said Conaway.
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March 15, 2017
News

Wilbur-Ellis acquires Innovative Seed & Consulting

As of Feb. 24, Innovative Seed and Consulting’s employees and assets became part of Wilbur-Ellis Company.
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March 15, 2017
News

Farmers and fishermen weigh in on Trump's Clean Water Act order

The California Farm Bureau Federation issued a statement welcoming Trump’s order to review it, hoping it will lead to “a more cooperative approach to environmental regulation.”
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March 14, 2017
News

USDA seeks critical wetlands restoration projects

Restored wetlands improve water quality downstream and improve wildlife habitat, while also providing flood prevention and recreational benefits to communities.
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March 14, 2017
News

Few changes needed for organic section on Farm Bureau policy book

It was the first opportunity to go over organic policies voted on by delegates during the AFBF Convention in January.
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March 13, 2017
News

Senninger launches new interactive pivot products catalog

The desktop and mobile versions of Senninger new interactive pivot products catalog, and the Catalog User Guide, can be downloaded from Senninger website.
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March 13, 2017
News

Nelson offers Tan Bubble-Wide spray plate for LEPA

This plate fits the legacy A3000/D3000 sprinklers and the new A3030/D3030 sprinklers (with the 3NV Nozzle).
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March 13, 2017
News

Bill to extend RVP waiver reintroduced

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March 12, 2017
News

GMO apples, potatoes hitting store shelves

If you don’t want to eat GMO food, said Alexis Baden-Mayer, political director of the Organic Consumers Association, you have one clear option.
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March 11, 2017
News

Nebraska beet growers can expect delayed March payment

The extent of the payment delay depends in part on the amount of spoilage and loss due to the weather.
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March 10, 2017
News

Maximize performance with redesigned residue manager

The 2967-180A Floating Residue Manager and 2959-107 Precision Planting CleanSweep Mounting Kit are designed to work with the 2959-003 Unit Mounted Single Disc Fertilizer Opener.
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March 10, 2017
News

Ag World Golf Classic tees off June 14 in Kennewick, Wash.

Ag World Golf Classic was born out of a vision to help families with children who have severe medical needs.
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March 10, 2017

Cargill strengthens North American non-GMO offering with Identity Preservation process

Cargill's KnownOrigins identity preservation process delivers transparency so food and beverage manufacturers can efficiently source the ingredients they need to deliver non-GMO products to consumers.
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March 10, 2017
News

Storing and utilizing sugarbeets rejected for human consumption

Producers who purchase deteriorating sugarbeets should consider mixing them with straw or low quality forage to preserve as much of the sugar as possible.
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March 09, 2017
News

Hacker accesses personal information of nearly 3,000 Amalgamated Sugar employees

The hack yielded tax forms for 2,858 employees, including seasonal workers and employees who retired in 2016.
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March 08, 2017
News

The view from Europe: Has Caribbean sugar a future?

It is already clear that the British Sugar Corporation, which represents British beet growers is preparing for a monumental fight.
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March 07, 2017
News

Ukrainian sugar exports increased by 33 times in 2016

According to the report, Ukraine may boost sugar exports to about 1 million tonnes in 2017.
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March 06, 2017
News

AFBF: Delay on Perdue confirmation concerning

Extensive research and an FBI background check are required before nomination hearings, and Perdue was selected the day before President Trump’s nomination.
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March 06, 2017
News

Idaho sugar industry plans a response to GMO critics

Idaho farmers are now asking if it’s worth growing sugarbeets at all, said Garth Taylor, extension specialist at the University of Idaho Department of Agricultural Economics.
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March 06, 2017
News

Farmers scrambling to return beets to the field—while not breaking the law

Lt. Charles Black, commanding officer of the Michigan State Police Third District of the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, said he sees no issue with farmers hauling the beets back with farm-plated license plates, rather than commercial ones.
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March 06, 2017
News

Warm weather could be damaging to sugar, apple industries

A mountain high of sugarbeets was almost destroyed by the warmest February in 100 years.
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March 05, 2017
News

Neb. farmer advocates for beet industry in D.C.

Although, Mario Pitts says this year's harvest was excellent, he wants lawmakers to know about the challenges the industry faces.
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March 04, 2017
News

Mexico may drop NAFTA talks in response to tariff rhetoric

Trump says NAFTA has favored Mexico since the beginning.
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March 03, 2017
News

Trump administration plans less adherence to WTO

The reports say the administration will rely instead on U.S. trade laws.
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March 02, 2017
News

Michigan celebrates Food and Ag Month

Gov. Rick Snyder declared March as Food and Agriculture Month in Michigan.
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March 02, 2017
News

Reinke recognizes Rain for Rent as top 10 dealership in U.S. and Canada

Rain for Rent’s Idaho Falls and Nampa locations were also honored with a Reinke Longevity award for their 20 years of selling Reinke products.
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March 02, 2017
News

Six weeks later, senators question delay on Ag pick

Senators say they haven’t been given an explanation for the delay involving Sonny Perdue.
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March 02, 2017
News

Changes in Sugar Association mission, leadership signal industry evolution

Dr. Courtney Gaine, 39, joined The Sugar Association in 2014 as vice president of scientific affairs.
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March 02, 2017
News

Sugar market global industry trends

On the basis of consumption, India currently represents the world's biggest consumer of sugar followed by the European Union, China, Brazil, USA and Indonesia.
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March 01, 2017
News

Sugarbeets to be grown in Slovenia again

European sugar quotas will be removed this autumn.
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