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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 interests. 1- The U.S. Senate yesterday voted in favor of language yesterday expressing a desire for Congress to have a role in determining trade tariffs, due to national security concerns. Progressive Farmer 5 trade imbalances are key factors in trade war concerns Southeast Farm Press Republicans walk tightrope on trade Farm Futures 2- This article doesn’t even touch on the situation some hog farmers in North Carolina are enduring, but for several reasons, pork producers are experiencing a perfect storm of issues. Pork Business Third hog farm trial starts in Raleigh, pitting pork against property rights WRAL 3- Federal regulatory overreach is on the minds of farmers as they consider President Trump’s picks for important federal jobs like Supreme Court Justice and EPA Administrator. SFN Today 4- State officials are warning that a new variety of tick has been identified in the state. The Longhorned tick, which targets livestock and other animals, has been spotted in Polk County. NCDA & CS 5- The proposed sale of Mission Health, which operates three rural hospitals in Western North Carolina, is raising concern for the residents who rely on those hospitals. Asheville Citizen-Times 6- Peach Day was celebrated at the N.C. Farmers Market in Raleigh (see pics on our Facebook page) and peach season is in full swing. Growers report a good crop and several varieties. Asheboro Courier-Tribune 7- Blue Cross Blue Shield has released the results of an important but controversial study— they say that Eastern N.C. barbecue has a health advantage of Western style. The Point 8- An Illinois farmer shares her experience hosting a delegation of German farmers and talks about their conversations. American Farm Bureau 9- Danone, Mars, Nestle and Unilever have formed a new food policy group called the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance, after the three latter companies and a few others left the Grocery Manufacturers Association last year. Washington Post 10- Reminder: Aug. 1 is the last day to file FSA county committee nomination forms. USDA Editor’s note: It is the policy of the Richmond Observer to print news release material in its original format, as it was received, with minimal, if any, editorial adjustments. |
