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China’s pork output fell, but less than expected in the first half of 2019 as the battle against African swine fever continues.

Founded by the Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Nolan Ryan Beef is the first to adopt a new certification program developed under the guidance of animal care expert Temple Grandin

Bayer has signaled it will not go down quietly while its signature ag product, Roundup, is on trial. The company’s Monsanto subsidiary is facing more than 11,000 Roundup lawsuits.

Although China has not imposed restrictions on Canadian pork, some Canadian pork shipments to China have been delayed by exporters using outdated forms.

In 2018, U.S. beef and poultry exporters accessed Morocco’s market under the U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement. Morocco opened its market to U.S. poultry in August.

The EPA will extend its dicamba registration by two years. The decision was made with input with EPA, state regulators, farmers, researchers, manufacturers, etc.

A few programs have lost their authorization and funding due to the farm bill expiration. 39 programs effected including bioenergy and agricultural research programs.

Monsanto reaffirms robotics will shape the future of agrochemicals. Dr. Khasha Ghaffarzadeh says agrochemical industry needs to start reinventing itself.

Stockholders of Bayer have been concerned about their investment in the company that bought Monsanto for $66 Billion and has to pay a huge settlement of Roundup.

The subject of labeling is a hot button especially when it comes to regulating cell-based meat and poultry products. Groups that have interests seeking to meet.