A crate of oranges being scanned as part of a food safety blockchain. Courtesy of IBM A group of companies in the global food chain announced a partnership with IBM…
Wheat Growers Say NAFTA Can be Improved
…sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) rules that the three countries already agreed to as part of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations,” stated Chandler Goule, CEO of the National Association of Wheat…
Perdue Announces Tony Tooke as New Forest Service Chief
…and growing fires, his transition into leadership will be seamless. He will oversee efforts to get our forests working again, to make them more productive, and to create more jobs….
Agriculture’s ‘Do No Harm’ Message Getting Through?
…with the Trans-Pacific Partnership, that the US withdrew from in January. Read more about the joint letter and hear comments from Canada, Mexico, and U.S. representatives. From the National Association…
Western View: The Right to Not Farm
…and directly engaged” in agriculture. The ordnance was enacted to control growth and development in the region. Mr. Benedetti has obtained the help of the Pacific Legal Foundation or PLF….
Cotton Board Holds Annual Meeting
…to serve as Chairman for the 2017/2018 Program Year. LaCour is a cotton producer from Morganza, Lousiana. As General Manager of the farming partnership GNG Farms, LaCour has overseen production…
Update: Landowner Settles Wetlands Case
…buy $770,000 in vernal pool mitigation credits; and do more work on the Tehama County property, according to a statement from the Pacific Legal Foundation, which is representing Duarte. “This…
Ports Contract Eases Trade Concerns
A contract agreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association has eased trade concerns. The two ratified a three-year extension to the labor contract for…
USPS Issues Protect Pollinators Forever Stamps
…of the American Philatelic Society, Mick Zais and the Pollinator Partnership President & CEO Val Dolcini are all scheduled be attending the ceremony. ©2017 USPS Honeybee hives have been…
Poultry Producers Comment on NAFTA Renegotiation Plans
…increases in the market access for U.S. turkey and turkey products. The poultry industry also stands by sanitary and phytosanitary rules that were negotiated as part of the Trans-Pacific Partnership…
Wind Power Advancing in U.S.
…wind energy projects that will total 368 MW. Also in the second quarter, Massachusetts, in partnership with local electric distribution companies, issued a request for proposals for between 400 MW…
Japan Beef Tariff Increase Highlights Need for Trade Agreement
…that this unfortunate development underscores the urgent need for a bilateral trade agreement with Japan absent the Trans-Pacific Partnership.” Background: Japan was the top export market for U.S. beef, valued…
Secretary Perdue Partners with FFA to Support Next Generation of Leaders in Agriculture
…helps us continue our vision of growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture. We look forward to our partnership and the ability to share our ideas with USDA.” Under the…
Urban Agriculture Conservation Grants Awarded
The National Association of Conservation Districts, in partnership with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, has awarded $1 million in grants to 19 conservation districts in 14 states to boost technical…