Latest Agribusiness Headlines
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Judge Orders Feds to Begin Proceedings to Remove Antibiotics in Animal Feed
Mar 23 2012 // A federal judge on Thursday ordered U.S. regulators to start proceedings to withdraw approval for the use of common antibiotics in animal feed, citing concerns that overuse is endangering human health by creating...
U.S. Intelligence Report Sees Global Water Conflict Risks Rising
Mar 23 2012 // Fresh water supplies are unlikely to keep up with global demand by 2040, increasing political instability, hobbling economic growth and endangering world food markets, according to a U.S. intelligence assessment released...
Texas’ 2011 Drought Costliest in State History, Researchers Say
Mar 22 2012 // Texas agriculture producers lost $7.62 billion to the state’s 2011 drought, which experts said makes it the costliest drought in the state’s history and possibly the most expensive drought ever suffered by any...
House Plan Would Cut Crop Insurance Cost
Mar 20 2012 // U.S. farm and crop insurance subsidies would be cut by $30 billion over 10 years under a proposal made by the House of Representatives Budget Committee chairman on Tuesday, far larger reductions than agricultural-state...
La Niña to Fade but South Should Expect Dry Conditions
Mar 19 2012 // The La Niña weather pattern blamed for a devastating drought in Texas and a bad dry spell in South America should be gone by the end of April, but its impact will persist in large swaths of the southern United States. The...
Farmers Names Pratt Head of Distribution for California
Mar 9 2012 // Larry Pratt, Farmers Insurance vice president of sales, was appointed as head of distribution for California for Los Angeles-based Farmers. Pratt started with Farmers in June 1990 in Vancouver, Wash. Prior to being...
La Nina to Fade But South Should Expect Dry Conditions
Mar 8 2012 // The La Nina weather pattern blamed for a devastating drought in Texas and a bad dry spell in South America should be gone by the end of April, but its impact will persist in large swathes of the southern United States...
Best Affirms Endurance Specialty and Subs ‘A’ Ratings; Outlook Stable
Mar 6 2012 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of Bermuda-based Endurance Specialty Insurance Ltd. and its affiliates. Best...
North Carolina Farm Bureau to Raise Homeowners’ Rates, Drop Policies
Feb 27 2012 // North Carolina’s third largest homeowners insurer is looking to reduce its exposure in the state by increasing rates and rolling back its policyholder numbers, citing steep increases in reinsurance costs. The North...
2 Virginia Localities Declared Primary Disaster Areas
Feb 22 2012 // Isle of Wight County and the city of Suffolk in Virginia have been declared as primary disaster areas because of damage caused by excessive heat, storms and excessive rainfall in 2011. The Virginia Department of...
Midwest Farmers Urged to Buy Crop Insurance Due to Dry Weather
Feb 22 2012 // A relatively snow-free winter in the Upper Midwest has some officials worried about damage to agriculture if the dry weather persists into spring planting. Minnesota’s agriculture and commerce commissioners, Dave...
Keeping up With the Greens: What to Know About Hobby Farm Insurance
Feb 20 2012 // What to Know About Hobby Farm Insurance The Green family owns a small farm. It’s not their primary source of income, but it is a lifestyle choice, and their hobby farm is just that – a hobby. The Green family...
Midwest Declarations
Feb 20 2012 // Minds of Their Own “Livestock have minds of their own.” – Nebraska Sen. Ken Schilz of Ogallala, author of a bill that would require drivers who hit livestock on Nebraska roads to have a higher burden of...
Garamendi Introduces Flood Insurance for Farmers Act
Feb 15 2012 // Congressman John Garamendi, D-Walnut Grove, Calif., on Tuesday introduced the Flood Insurance for Farmers Act of 2012 to help offset the cost of flood insurance that will likely be required in many of the state’s...
Disaster Declaration for Vog Damage in Hawaii Renewed
Feb 13 2012 // Continuing vog has caused extensive damage to Big Island vegetable crops, like leafy greens, orchards, flowers and ranch grasses. In response, U.S. Department of Agriculture has renewed a disaster declaration for Hawaii...
Nebraska Cattle Liability Bill Set for Hearing
Feb 9 2012 // Motorists who strike livestock on Nebraska roads could have a tougher time winning negligence lawsuits against farmers and ranchers, under a bill set for a legislative hearing. A proposal by Ogallala Sen. Ken Schilz would...
W.Va. Governor Issues Flood Disaster in Jackson County
Feb 8 2012 // Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has declared an agriculture flood disaster in Jackson County stemming from heavy rains in late November. The declaration, made on Tuesday, means the state Department of Agriculture can apply for...
USDA Giving Arizona $5.2 Million in Disaster Funds
Feb 6 2012 // Arizona is set to get $5.2 million in disaster aid from the Department of Agriculture. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the award as part of more than $300 million in emergency assistance to 33 states and Puerto...
Farmers Insurance Rate Hike in Texas Set for March
Feb 3 2012 // Farmers Insurance will raise homeowner premiums by nearly 10 percent after Texas regulators declined to object to the increase. The Dallas Morning News reported that the rate hike, set for mid-March, will apply to about...
Australia Evacuates Flooded Towns; Coal Mines Close
Feb 3 2012 // Heavy rains shut four coal mines in eastern Australia on Friday as military helicopters evacuated stranded residents from inundated towns, and authorities warned of further flash flooding. More than 11,000 people in...
