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October 2016 Articles

Just Rambling October 2016
Faith Like a Pumpkin Plant 
NCBA Takes Stand Against HSUS Attempt to Weaken Beef Checkoff
Proposed Estate Tax Regulations Threaten Family Businesses
Senate Report Highlights EPA Enforcement of WOTUS Rule
Experts offer advice on choosing replacement beef heifers
Orchard care enhances pecan production Writer: Johnny Morgan
Flooding damage to agriculture now estimated at $277 million
USDA Designates 11 Parishes in Louisiana as Primary Natural
Entice birds to your landscape
Lawns require fall care, too
Utilize the Opportunity to Extend the Grazing Season
EPA Violated Personal Privacy of Farmers, Ranchers
Statement by Zippy Duvall, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding
Statement by Zippy Duvall, President, American Farm Bureau
• American Farm Bureau Urges Caution on Ag Mergers
Strain Elected President of National Agricultural Organization
Strain Statement on Updated Crop Damage Estimates
S. Fish and Wildlife Service Takes Steps to Address ESA
NRCS and US Forest Service Win Awards fromThe Longleaf Alliance
Beef cattle, forage field day set for Oct. 20 in Alexandria

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American Farm Bureau Urges Caution on Ag Mergers

American Farm Bureau Urges Caution on Ag Mergers
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 20, 2016 - Farmers and ranchers know market forces have led to major-company mergers like Bayer-Monsanto, but they cannot afford to lose access to technology and innovation if they go through, American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist Dr. Bob Young told the Senate Judiciary Committee today. "AFBF has had several--and repeated--assurances from the companies involved as to their intent to maintain as strong an innovation arm as they can," Young said. "We have no reason to doubt, but we also are reminded of the old line: trust, but verify." Young noted the market for seeds, chemicals and crop nutrients is poised to shrink from six major companies to just three. He asked that regulators review these mergers not only in light of market concentration, but also the structure of the entire industry in a post-merger environment. "Everyone's knee-jerk reaction is to think that increased concentration will lead to higher prices for these inputs," Young said. "Knees tend to jerk reflexively, but sometimes they jerk with reason." Source: www.fb.org

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