Cuban agriculture at a glance
Direct control of Cuba’s key agricultural resources remains a governmental priority to ensure a “rational, planned economy.”
Codex approves international standards for ractopamine
A U.N. commission has approved an international standard for the veterinary drug ractopamine, a feed additive to promote leanness in pigs.
Pitching farm life: Brenda Hastings takes dairy industry in an all new direction
Brenda Hastings pulls no punches on the subject of being a dairy farmer. And the co-owner of Hastings Dairy in Geauga County, Ohio, has become one of her industry’s most active advocates.
No clear-cut answer: Forestry groups say checkoff battle is not over
ZANESVILLE, Ohio — The Ohio Forestry Association has yet to take an official stance against the proposed Hardwood Lumber and Hardwood Plywood Promotion, Research...
Dairy cattle a big part of US beef supply
Dairy cattle continue to be a significant contributor to the commercial U.S. beef supply.
John Deere buys majority stake in Hagie Manufacturing
John Deere buys majority ownership stake of Iowa-based Hagie Manufacturing, maker of high-clearance sprayers.
Tractors exempt from Pa. road regs, but not farm trucks
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- It looks like farm tractors will be exempt from the new motor carrier regulations being revised in Pennsylvania.Pennsylvania's Independent Regulatory Review...
China trade deal talk scares market
Marlin Clark provides an update on the United States' trade agreement with China and its impact on agricultural markets and commodity futures.
Moving livestock from state to state? Here’s what you need to know about animal...
USDA issues final rule for animal disease traceability in interstate travel.
USDA gives nonbrowning apples the green light
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has deregulated two apple varieties genetically engineered to resist browning.
