…in temporary workers, but the bill would have implications for illegal immigrants who may try to qualify for permanent residency and for the prospect of bringing in workers in the…
Crisis Exemption Extended to Fight Lygus
…a negative impact on beneficial insects. That can cause other issues “because then you’re going to have your aphid problems and other pests down the road,” Isom noted. The exemption…
Conaway: Farm Bill Work to Begin in Eight Weeks
…comments come as the House Agriculture Committee holds two listening sessions this week. The second is planned during the Minnesota Farmfest in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, Thursday. From the National Association…
Mexico Names Chief NAFTA Negotiator
…Washington, D.C. and will report to Mexico’s Economy Secretary and Foreign Trade Undersecretary. Officials from Mexico say that Ramos’s past work in Mexico’s agriculture department and economy ministry shows he…
Renewable Fuels Association Calls RFS Proposal for Conventional Biofuels Justified
…“we truly believe the agency has erred on the side of pessimism with regard to the potential for significant growth in cellulosic ethanol commercialization.” Dinneen also told the EPA about…
UF Scientists to Help California, Florida Growers Control Dangerous Avocado Pathogen
…in the spread of this disease and working on ways to control them. Beetle control is important but management practices for these beetles periodically change because of ongoing research. In…
National Peach Month
Cathy Isom tells us about a month-long celebration for one of the greatest tasting fruits. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Peach Month August is National Peach…
Consumers Have Trouble Reading Food Labels
…are found on food labels. GMA says the resulting confusion not only makes it difficult to determine whether food is safe to eat but also causes disagreements among 40 percent…
Poultry Producers Comment on NAFTA Renegotiation Plans
…National Turkey Federation (NTF) echoed that sentiment today in testimony presented by Kevin Brosch to the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture. Testimonies, witness list and video from the hearing, “Renegotiating…
Wind Power Advancing in U.S.
…now has 84,405 megawatts of installed wind power capacity, with more than 52,000 commercial wind turbines currently operating in 41 states plus Guam and Puerto. Another 25,819 megawatts are under…
Valuable Crops to Consider Growing
Cathy Isom tells you about some valuable crops you might want to consider growing. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Valuable Crops to Consider Growing Some of the…
KSU Researchers Looking for New Ways to Preserve Bacon
…bacon. After that, Houser says they’ll work on determining how long the antioxidants work and what are the most optimal concentrations. The university research is funded by the National Pork…
China Sets Ban on Australian Beef imports
China has imposed a temporary beef ban on the products from six Australian processors. A Meating Place Dot Com report says the concern is regarding label non-compliance. Australian government officials…
EPA, U.S. Army Move to Rescind 2015 “Waters of the U.S.”
…Engineers, is committed to working closely with and supporting the EPA on these rulemakings. As we go through the rulemaking process, we will continue to make the implementation of the…