Our diligence in pursuing an export relationship with Cuba, our efforts to fulfill the agreements we've signed with Alimport, and the work of Nebraska producers to provide high quality agricultural products has been rewarded. The contracts signed by the Nebraskans fulfill trade promises made by Cuba representatives on previous missions and, with the most recent agreement for $16. Nebraska's fourth trade mission to Cuba since 2005 resulted in an agreement by the island nation to buy $16....

The agency, which is still in the midst of an initial 60-day review period of the acquisition, will now have until May 7. Smithfield would also assume $117 million in debt. This material may not be published broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Associated Press Feds Reviewing Smithfield Acquisition Associated Press 03. The Justice Department's antitrust division will take another 30 days to review pork producer Smithfield Foods inc.'s pending acquisition of rival Premium Standard Farms...

Our diligence in pursuing an export relationship with Cuba, our efforts to fulfill the agreements we ve signed with Alimport, and the work of Nebraska producers to provide high quality agricultural products has been rewarded. Dave Heineman today announced that Nebraska agricultural representatives signed contracts during the state s latest trade mission to Cuba to fulfill the $30 million Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) secured last spring. Contracts totaling approximately $16 million...

Swine exhibitors that need the training will be able to sign up and register for the training session of their choice at the swine weigh-in on March 31. Swine exhibitors who need to be certified or recertified must attend one of the two certification sessions that will be conducted in Green County. To help eliminate the threat of disease transmission, exhibitors will be responsible for handling and holding their own pigs during the weigh-in. The maximum weight for barrows to be identified...

Last week plans for a trade mission might have been preliminary, Hanian said, but since then Idaho has received an export license from the federal government. Idaho has received a license to export agricultural goods, wood products and medical supplies to Cuba, according to Jon Hanian, spokesman for Gov. The license allows Idaho to export only agricultural, wood and medical products; all other products are restricted. Idaho could gain trade partnerships for producers of seed, beef, pork,...