…complete overhaul,” adding that the overhaul should include issues like labor, currency manipulation, and industry specific issues regarding dairy and wine. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Dow Degree Day Report: NOW in Pistachios, June 19
…the calculator at the University of California integrated pest management website. All locations use CIMIS weather stations. NOW Degree Day reports are sponsored by Dow AgroSciences and Intrepid Edge insecticide….
Agri View: Chemical Challenge to Control Insects
Everett Griner talks about controlling insects and pests is a challenge without the use of chemicals in today’s Agri View. Chemical Challenge to Control Insects Farmers use a lot of…
Water Rights Protection Act Offers Relief from Federal Water Extortion
…grazing west of the Mississippi,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said. “Water is the most valuable resource for every farmer and rancher. Unfortunately, the federal tactics we’ve seen in recent years…
Ranchers Sue USDA to Renew Country of Origin Labeling
…beef into the United States and label it “Product of USA.” The USDA mandated the use of COOL on meat from 2009 until last year. In March 2016, the USDA…
Perdue Hosting Mexico, Canada Counterparts in Georgia
…Mexico, and Duvall encouraged Secretary Perdue to use the meeting to “identify areas to further improve agricultural trade with our neighbors.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Southern Choice
…was 97 years ago. Knowing that these men know and understand southeastern agriculture is certainly something to make southeastern farmers more comfortable. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner……
APHIS to Allow Importation of Fresh Pitahaya Fruit from Ecuador
…introduction of plant pests into the United States if the fruit is produced under a systems approach. The systems approach deemed necessary by APHIS scientists includes requirements for fruit fly…
If It Smells Like a Petunias or Shampoo, It Might Be a Pesticide
…inexpensive chemical whose residue lasts a relatively short time in the environment—is exciting. Recently, Zhang was granted a patent for insecticide use of methyl benzoate. ARS is seeking a company…
Feed a Bee Announces Coast-to-Coast Recipients for $500,000 Pollinator Forage Initiative
…in the initiative. It’s rewarding to see organizations across the country come together with one common goal: providing quality nutrients for pollinators. We look forward to seeing all the creative…
Chicken Company Turning to Body Cameras
…needed. The company will also be updating its employee orientation requirements and workplace procedures. The goal of making the changes is to improve the levels of animal care at Elite…
Organic Trade Association Applauds USDA for Revoking Organic License
…Organic Trade Association announced that it would create an anti-fraud task force. The anti-fraud task force will create guidelines for the private sector to use in verifying its international supply…
Dow Degree Day Report: NOW in Pistachios, June 12
…the calculator at the University of California integrated pest management website. All locations use CIMIS weather stations. NOW Degree Day reports are sponsored by Dow AgroSciences and Intrepid Edge insecticide….
NMPF Board of Directors Supports NAFTA Modernization
…interest to U.S. dairy farmers, meetings with U.S. and foreign government officials, and close interaction with supporters in Congress. “Exports are extremely important to the U.S. dairy industry,” Mulhern said,…