It’s taken months of divesting, negotiating, and waiting, but Bayer and Monsanto will complete their merger. German-based Bayer can now officially begin integrating Monsanto after Bayer divested itself of certain Crop Science businesses in a sale to BASF. The name…

Today, Monday, August 20th, is National Bacon Lovers Day! If you count yourself in that group, there’s good news for you in this report from Gary Crawford.

Congressman David Rouzer is a member of the House Ag Committee and sits on the Farm Bill conference committee. He gives SFN’s Mike Davis an update on the Farm Bill and ag trade issues.

This is Mary Walden with economist MW, welcoming you to the economic perspective.  Today’s program looks at the boost in benefits and bonuses.  Mike, one of the continuing puzzles in the economy is the lack of strong growth in wages…

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A coalition of environmental groups has asked a federal appeals court to review the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s approval of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Thirteen environmental groups petitioned the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on…

California farmers are reacting to the Roundup verdict stemming from a lawsuit against Monsanto. Patrick Cavanaugh reports for SFN.

The National Farmers Union Thursday told the Department of Agriculture U.S. meat labeling standards are disadvantaging U.S. beef producers by allowing products born, raised, or slaughtered outside of the United States to carry the “Product of the U.S.A.” label. NFU…

The Department of Agriculture will purchase U.S. beef and chicken for nutrition assistance programs. The purchase intent follows a $50 million purchase announcement of milk for nutrition programs earlier this week. USDA is seeking to purchase up to $60 million…