ROCKINGHAM – As part of the ongoing mission of the Richmond Observer to provide expansive coverage of current events, we offer the following links to allow ease of access to breaking news and/or items of immediate interest garnering attention across the state and/or nation. These particular links relate to items of agricultural and/or general market interests.
1- Hot, dry weather of previous weeks resulted in tough farming conditions Salisbury Post
2- The pro-hog farm rally in Duplin County and an update on the nuisance lawsuits lead the stories in this week’s NC Farm Bureau Report. Check out the full report now! NCFB-YouTube
3- USDA reduced the export outlook for U.S. soybeans by 11 percent, in light of China’s reduced purchases. Not all analysts think the reduction is warranted, however. AgWeb
U.S. and China may resume trade negotiations American Agriculturalist
Ryan urges Trump to pursue trade deals, not tariffs Politico
USDA announces Japan to accept exports of U.S. sheep and goat meat USDA
4- The U.S. House is responsible for making the next move when it comes to the farm bill, and U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts says the farm bill conference should begin soon. KTIC
5- U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee approved a bill that would create a task force to study how to meet the technology needs related to precision agriculture. Meritalk
6- FDA held a public meeting on lab-grown meat products and how the agency might go about defining and regulating them. ABC News
Lab-grown meat’s Washington moment is now Politico
7- A company that provides the technology for farmers markets to accept food stamps for payment has said it is ending its service at the end of the month, which could mean shoppers will no longer be able to use food stamps at those markets. Chicago Tribune
8- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is telling people not to eat Honey Smacks cereal over Salmonella concerns. WRAL
9- USDA’s announcement this week that media will no longer get early access to reports has implications for traders, and the high-speed race they engage in to beat each other to information. Bloomberg
10- Did a funny moment, beautiful vista, or a scene from a day’s hard work get you to pull out your phone and take a picture on the farm this week? Please share your snaps with us on Facebook, where NCFB is celebrating #FridayontheFarm! NCFB Facebook
11- A study finds that the food brands and restaurants you favor can be telling when it comes to your political and social opinions. The Takeout
