…by North Dakota Democrat Heidi Heitkamp and Arkansas Republican John Boozman. Cuba currently imports largely from China, Spain, Brazil and Canada. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ontario Proposes 10 Percent Ethanol Mandate
…for Ontario’s agricultural, forestry, and waste sectors. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says if finalized, the proposal will be “a win for Canadian consumers.” In March, Growth Energy filed comments…
NIFA Supports Increasing Rural Prosperity through Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs for the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…of Iowa, Ames, Iowa, $577,965 Kansas Department of Agriculture, Topeka, Kansas, $257,000 Cultivating Community, Portland, Maine, $597,252 Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, $600,000 Renewing the Countryside II, Minneapolis, Minnesota,…
Perdue on President’s “Bring Back Main Street” Message
…can grow their operations, create jobs, and feed their families. Too much time, effort, and expense has gone into complying with the onerous tax code and people need relief. As…
Natural Household Cleaning Ingredients
…want to help save the environment and while doing so, saving a few bucks. When it comes to cleaning, especially inside our homes or shops, making all-natural cleaning products is…
Canada Looking to Boost Pork Exports to China
…Ketilson, Chair of Canada Pork International, says Canada considers China an extremely important market for its pork. He says, “Pork is the meat of choice in China. They consume 50…
NAFTA Withdrawal Threat Already Affecting U.S. Trade
…U.S. Grains Council are expressing their concern that the potential threat of withdrawal is already affecting grain trading with other countries. Tom Sleight, president of the U.S. Grains Council, says…
Trump Asks Roberts for Raincheck on NAFTA Discussion
President Trump took a trip to visit Republicans on Capitol Hill Tuesday with a focus on finding more votes for the tax-cut bill. However, Senate Ag Committee Chair Pat Roberts…
Almond Board: Leadership Program Fundraiser for FFA
…Almond Board and California FFA: Five years ago, Almond Board of California (ABC), through the Almond Leadership Program, began raising funds for the California FFA Foundation to help ensure scholarships…
NIFA Funds Food Safety and Nutrition to Promote Safe Food Supply
…Illinois,$504,616 University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, $470,000 Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, $471,657 Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, $469,884 Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, $469,994 Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana, $150,000 University of…
EU Grants Glyphosate License Renewal
…concluded that glyphosate has the potential to cause cancer in humans, according to a report by Dow Jones. Eighteen countries voted in favor of the renewal, including Spain and the…
Canada Group Issues Report on Trade Without NAFTA
…food and beverage producers would face among the highest U.S. tariffs of all industries post-NAFTA, according to the Hagstrom Report. For beverage and tobacco exports to the U.S., Canada could…
2017 Census of Agriculture Gets Underway
…associations, researchers, policymakers, and many others to help make decisions in community planning, farm assistance programs, technology development, farm advocacy, agribusiness setup, rural development, and more. “The Census of Agriculture…
Trade Tops China, Canada Meeting Agenda
…that Canada says will “create good, middle-class jobs,” according to Bloomberg News. The trip comes as Canada is in the midst of renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement with…