Articles by Steve Davies

A closer look at the impact of the Bayer-Monsanto merger

05/30/18 6:52 AM By Steve Davies

Sometimes, in order to get what you want, you have to give a little. In the case of the latest consolidation in the agriculture sector, Bayer will have to give a lot to get much more.

Proposed changes to sage grouse plans will get close scrutiny

05/30/18 6:30 AM By Steve Davies

Livestock producers and environmental groups will be taking a close look over the next few months at Bureau of Land Management proposals that would give states more authority to manage greater sage grouse populations.

Bayer-Monsanto deal gets conditional green light from DOJ

05/29/18 1:20 PM By Steve Davies

Bayer has agreed to sell off approximately $9 billion in businesses and assets to BASF in order to gain approval of its purchase of Monsanto, the Justice Department announced today.

Senate appropriators OK ag, energy and water bills

05/24/18 5:00 PM By Steve Davies

The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved bills to fund the USDA, FDA and Army Corps of Engineers that steer clear of environmental issues addressed by the House’s versions of those same spending bills.

Minnesota nitrogen rule in limbo after governor, legislators disagree

05/23/18 6:25 AM By Steve Davies

The future of a proposal to restrict the use of nitrogen fertilizer in certain areas of Minnesota is uncertain after Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed an agriculture policy bill passed by the state’s legislature.

Farm bill fails on House floor as conservatives hold out

05/18/18 12:23 PM By Philip Brasher, Spencer Chase, and Steve Davies

For the second time in five years, House Republicans failed to pass a farm bill, this time because of conservative demands for action on immigration and fierce Democratic opposition to the legislation's food stamp reforms.

European court backs neonicotinoid restrictions

05/17/18 11:43 AM By Steve Davies

Far-reaching restrictions on three neonicotinoid insecticides in the European Union have been upheld by the EU’s general court, prompting criticism from neonic manufacturers Syngenta and Bayer, and praise from environmental groups.

House panel clears bills to fund USDA, FDA, Corps

05/16/18 6:24 PM By Steve Davies

The “Waters of the U.S.” rule promulgated by the Obama administration would be repealed in one of two spending bills approved by the House Appropriations Committee Wednesday.

Beekeepers say splitting up is hard to do

Pollination services making up for lost production, ERS report says

05/16/18 6:30 AM By Steve Davies

Beekeepers have been struggling with high winter loss rates for more than 10 years, but a report from USDA’s Economic Research Service says they have been able to offset the costs of replacing colonies by providing more pollination services.

Trust fund to benefit Indian farmers, ranchers upheld

05/16/18 6:10 AM By Steve Davies

A long-running class-action lawsuit alleging USDA discrimination against Native American farmers and ranchers has finally made its way through the appeals process, clearing the way for distribution of additional payments to the plaintiffs and the establishment of a $265 million trust fund to support organizations that help Indian farmers and ranchers.

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June 17, 2018

Kevin Skunes, President National Corn Growers Assn.

This week’s guest on Open Mic is Kevin Skunes, President of the National Corn Growers Association. Corn farmers have grave concerns over President Trump’s trade agenda as well as EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s actions reducing volume demand for ethanol. In this week’s interview North Dakota’s Kevin Skunes voices farmer concerns over lost corn demand for renewable fuel and the potential loss of export market access. Skunes says corn farmers applaud the Senate Ag Committee’s approval of a new farm bill and look forward to pending full floor debate of new farm laws.

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