Dry Bean Industry Focused on Trade and Plant ’18
Red River Farm Network visits with U.S. Dry Bean Council Executive Director Rebecca Bratter about NAFTA negotiations, a recent trade mission and the 2018 planting season.
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EU Prepares for More Tariff-Free U.S. Beef
The European Union is preparing to allow more tariff-free U.S. beef into the region as part of an attempt to avoid a trade war. Politico reports the move comes at the same time French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor…
Bayer Sells a Portion of Lineup to BASF
Bayer has signed an agreement to sell a portion of its assets to BASF for $2.1 billion. This package includes certain seed treatment products, the digital farming platform and its global seed business. This deal was necessary to gain regulatory…
Dry Bean Scene
The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association. This week, U.S. Dry Bean Council Executive Director Rebecca Bratter discusses progress of North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations.
Statistics Canada Releases Acreage Estimates
Statistics Canada released its 2018/2019 acreage estimates, forecasting canola acres at 21.4 million. That’s down from last year’s 23 million acres and well below trade estimates. All-wheat acres are estimated at 25.3 million, up from 22.3 million last year and…
Senate Confirms Barbic
Ken Barbic has been confirmed to serve as USDA's assistant secretary for congressional relations. Most recently, Barbic was on the staff of the California-based Western Growers Association.
MN Beef Council Elects Board Members
Six individuals have been elected to serve on the Minnesota Beef Research and Promotion Council. Patricia Erickson of Polk County, Tom Olson of Lake of the Woods County, Dave Marquardt of Wright County, Travis Reith of Murray County, Lori Beckel…
Hamilton Chairmanship Suspended
State Representative Rod Hamilton’s chairmanship of the Minnesota House Agriculture Finance Committee has been suspended as allegations of sexual assault are investigated. Hamilton released a statement, denying this accusation. Hamilton is serving his seventh term in the Minnesota House and…
Pruitt Faces House Subcommittee
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt was in the hot seat Thursday before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee. In addition to questions about alleged ethics violations, Pruitt discussed the recent uptick in small refinery waivers from the Renewable Fuel Standard. "What's…
USDA Looking to Fill Veterinarian Shortages
USDA is seeking veterinarians to join its food safety and inspection team. Acting Deputy Undersecretary for Food Safety Carmen Rottenberg says the Department has a hard time finding veterinarians who specialize in animal husbandry, or food-producing animals. Right now, there…
