The Hungarian government once destroyed GM crops and has claimed a desire to be the first EU country to completely ban their cultivation under the new authority proposed by Brussels. GMO Labeling Bill Legislation preempting state-level GMO labeling initiatives is headed for consideration in the U.S. Senate, and greens are venting about big food companies spending political influence money to support it. However, Reuters reports on some of the big money being spent by pro-labeling big businesses. David Bronner of Dr. Bronner's Magic (organic) Soaps has already spent $2 million supporting GMO labeling and plans another $250,000 media buy. Consumers "magically" pay more for Bronner's even though the FDA charged the company with making unsubs...
What You Need to Know Today: Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans continued to accelerate, with USDA reporting another 558 KMT sold to China and 236 KMT to unknown destinations. Combined with sales announced Wednesday and Thursday, the latest purchases bring the three-day total to approximately...
Key Takeaways: With the fall calf run now upon us, producers are finally getting a glimpse of what their realized profits will be for 2026. Some producers may have already obtained a strong estimate of 2026 revenues, especially if calves were forward sold in, for example, the mid-summer...
As fall begins, wild migratory birds are starting their seasonal migration. That has the industry and government officials worried about the potential spread, again, of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Some members of Congress have called for the United States to be prepared for a pote...
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