…is an Academy Award-nominated filmmaker who produced the movie. Kennedy says the GMO story shows how important it is to use science to make decisions. “I was very honored that…
EPA Releases Guidance on Air Emissions
…made the information available to aid farmers in preparing for the reporting deadline, which is November 15. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt says his agency is working on addressing the undue…
National Farmers Organization Talks NAFTA
…country’s job market, either. “Agriculture is not an isolated industry, either,” Olson says, “because our American farmers create jobs for others.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Western View: Proper Cowboy Hat Etiquette
…not wear your cowboy hat in mama’s house. Actually, in any mama’s house. Mothers are sacred. The only exception here is, former mother in-laws, providing she is the one who…
USDA Offering $5 Million in Farm to School Grants
…training on the farm to school programs. Applications are due by December 8th, 2017. Application information is available online at www.fns.usda.gov. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Bloomberg Speculates Illegal Spraying Caused Dicamba Injuries
…of complaints prompted the Environmental Protection Agency to place to regulations for dicamba herbicides, including making the ingredient a restricted-use product. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Dicamba Label Features New Guidelines for 2018 Growing Season
…three companies that make dicamba, including Monsanto, BASF, and DuPont. All of the changes will be on product labels heading into the 2018 season. Dr. Ahmit Jhala, Assistant Professor with…
USDA Offers Support to People and Communities Affected by California Wildfires
…areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; homeownership; community services such as schools, public safety, and healthcare; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov/ca….
USDA Strengthens Agricultural Sciences at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…for USDA internships. NIFA’s mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science directly support the long-term prosperity…
Plant-Based Foods Increasing in Popularity
…“I dreamed of cheeseburgers.” The most common reason though was from mothers who said they wanted to ensure a healthy pregnancy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NCGA Offers Reminder on Dicamba Label Changes
The National Corn Growers Association is urging farmers to be aware of the label changes for dicamba herbicides next year. NCGA says farmers interested in using dicamba as part of…
USDA Invests in a More Diverse Agricultural Science Workforce
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced grants to increase women and minority representation in the agricultural science workforce. Funding is made…
Canada Won’t Place Further Restrictions on Dicamba
…for dicamba. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently increased restrictions on the use of dicamba sprayed over crops, after the first season of use for dicamba-resistant soybeans turned up about…
Seven Northern California Counties Affected by Wildfires to receive D-SNAP
…for Women, Infants and Children, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which together comprise America’s nutrition safety net. For more information on FNS assistance during times of disaster, visit www.fns.usda.gov/disaster….