Northern Giant Hornet Eradicated and Rural Economy Still Uncertain
Washington and U.S. declare victory against northern giant hornet threat after three-year eradication effort.
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Great Southeast Pollinator Census and Financial Conditions in Farm Country
Discover how rising input prices and lower commodity prices are affecting producers in farm country, according to the American Bankers Association.
Seeds for Bees Cover Crops and 4th of July Cookout Costs More
U.S. consumers will pay $69.68 for their favorite Independence Day cookout foods, based on a new American Farm Bureau Federation market basket survey.
WTO and China; Honey Bees Get $10million Research Gift
**A former member of President Trump’s trade transition team says the U.S. may need to “walk away” from the World Trade Organization if China doesn’t start playing by the rules.
In a recent interview with CNBC, Dan DiMicco, former CEO of Nucor Steel, said China has not lived up to the promises it made when joining the WTO and no one is holding them accountable...
Cuban Embargo and a New Pasture Clover
The president of an advocacy group lobbying to end the embargo on Cuba says he’s optimistic about working with the Trump administration.
James Williams with Engage Cuba says the President-elect was elected by Rural Americans, many of whom have strong ties to the agricultural community...
Workers Labor to Keep Honey Bees Alive in Winter
PULLMAN (AP) — Winter is a tough time for bees at the Washington State University Teaching Apiary.
In addition to frigid temperatures, honey bee colonies must battle disease and parasites. WSU researchers work to help bees fight off these threats and survive until spring...
Landmark Senate Aggreement On GMO; Beekeepers Getting Conservation Help
A landmark Senate agreement on national disclosure standards for GMO foods would allow companies to disclose GMO ingredients through digital codes rather than on-package language or symbols. The Colorado Corn Growers Association, National corn growers and many others applauded Senate Ag Chairman Pat Roberts ranking Democrat Debbie Stabenow of Michigan for their agreement that will address the grow
Canada Seeking Restrictions Against US Products; Teamwork Is Called for Ensuring Healthy Honeybee Population
Reuters reports Canadian Trade Minister Ed Fast and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced Monday Canada will be seeking authority from the WTO to use retaliatory measures on U.S. ag and non-ag products - in light of the final ruling and due to the fact that the U...
Public Hearing Held in Pollinators Importance In Ag.; Organic Trade Association Petitioned USDA
The House Agriculture Biotechnology Subcommittee held a public hearing Wednesday to review the federal coordination and response regarding pollinator health. Subcommittee Chair Rodney Davis says pollinators play an important role in ag production...