…the local agencies proved very challenging. “In forming the GSAs, local communities are establishing the entity that will be writing the future of groundwater pumping in that basin. This is…
Giving Gardeners Information on Potting Media for Trees and Shrubs
…have some timely advice for gardeners and homeowners who buy shrubs or trees. Their insight comes from a cooperative study with Auburn University scientists focused on the effects of pine…
Glyphosate-resistant Johnsongrass Management Webcast
New ‘Focus on Cotton’ Webcast Identifies Key Practices and Programs for Managing Glyphosate-resistant Johnsongrass Glyphosate-resistant Johnsongrass can completely overtake a cotton field if managed improperly. It is one of the…
Children’s Book – Busy on the Farm
…more about the book series by visiting octanepress.com. I’m Cathy Isom… A discounted web price of $10.00 is available by clicking here. Retailers can make orders and inquiries by emailing…
Canada Defeats GMO Labeling Bill
…have mandated GMO labeling in Canada. Online food industry publication FoodNavigator-USA reports the bill specified that Canada’s Food and Drugs Act be amended to say “No person shall sell any…
Canada and Mexico React Cautiously to NAFTA Letter
Canada and Mexico issued carefully worded statements following the announcement letter outlining President Donald Trump’s intent to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was sent to Congress, according…
$4.7 Million to Support University Agricultural Science Programs
…than 80 higher education institutions to help build the science and train the future agricultural science workforce.” NIFA’s NLGCA program offers competitive grants to help these institutions maintain and expand…
NCC: Maintaining NAFTA Benefits is Crucial
…a very positive trading platform for U.S. agriculture, including cotton and textiles. NCC Chairman Ronnie Lee said the NAFTA trading partners of Canada and Mexico are significant markets for United…
National FFA Organization Looking for Convention Newsroom Interns
…communicator, as well as clips to help land future professional work. This internship could even be eligible for college credits for those still in school. The stories interns find can…
Possible Key Points in the NAFTA Renegotiations
…that could lead to retaliation by Mexico and Canada. American suppliers would have a much harder time getting contracts with Mexico and Canada. Dispute resolution is another item of concern….
White House Sends NAFTA Redo Notification Letter to Congress
Farm Journals Ag Web Dot Com reports that the Trump administration has officially laid out its strategies to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico in…
Wheat Industry Looks for New NAFTA Opportunities, But Priority Remains Do No Harm
…American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The U.S. wheat industry welcomes the opportunity for improving the framework for cross border wheat trade between the United States, Canada, and Mexico, but would…
Dairy Industry Welcomes Swift Action by USTR Lighthizer to Launch NAFTA Modernization Efforts
…such as addressing Canada’s tariff and nontariff constraints on dairy trade, instituting stronger SPS commitments and ensuring that geographical indications are not used to restrict the use of common names.”…
NCBA Joins Canadian, Mexican Partners in Presidential Letter
“Don’t Jeopardize Our Success Under NAFTA” The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association joined its cattle-industry partners in Canada and Mexico in sending a joint letter to the leaders of those two…