…The Washington Examiner says those comments come just days ahead of the fifth round of talks between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. There hasn’t been a lot of measurable progress…
Secretary Perdue Launches Veteran Resources at USDA
…America free and deserve the utmost respect. Across the country, these veterans are beginning to fill roles that preserve rural communities while providing for their livelihood. Through these resources, USDA…
USDA to Measure Final 2017 Row Crop Production and Grain Stocks with Two End-of-Year Surveys
…go to 170,000-row crop producers beginning November 3. Responses are due by January 15, 2018, and NASS will publish county-level results for corn, soybeans, sunflowers, and sorghum on February 22,…
USDA Invests in Integrated Pest Management for Increased Production
…of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, $323,493 University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, $195,456 University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, $324,449 Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, $325,000 University of Kentucky Research Foundation, Lexington, Kentucky,…
China Online Mall To Buy Large Amounts of Beef and Pork
…leading e-commerce platform, to the benefit of both U.S. producers and Chinese consumers,” said Richard Liu, JD.com Chairman and CEO, who participated in the signing ceremony. “China’s shoppers will rest…
Asian Trip Highlights Lack of Trade Deals with America
…Japan, the third-largest economy in the world, as well as Vietnam, which is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Though Trump has said he wants to negotiate bilateral…
House Ag Committee Leaders Call for NAFTA Conclusion
…Collin Peterson, the ranking member, met with lobbyists this week to discuss NAFTA. Following the discussion, Conaway, Peterson, American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall, and the pork, dairy, grains, and…
NIFA to Invest in Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…prosperity and global preeminence of U.S. agriculture. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural sciences, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/Impacts, sign up for email updates, or follow us on Twitter @USDA_NIFA, #NIFAImpacts….
WHO Takes a Strong Stand Against Antibiotics in Animals
…both animals and humans is contributing to the buildup of antibiotic resistance. The organization notes that some bacteria that cause serious diseases in humans have built resistance to most types…
“Growing Together” Latino Farmer Conference an Annual Success
…conservationist. The conference will take place from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at the UC Riverside Palm Desert Center, located at 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm…
USDA NRCS Fire-Recovery Programs Continue in California
…covers erosion control and water quality practices on eligible cropland, rangeland, and nonindustrial private forestland. Typical practices include mulching, seeding, grade stabilization, tree planting and other measures to protect burned…
What is a Cold Frame? Why You Need One
…in cold frames. But there are some that will, including cabbage, kale, chard, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, onions, garlic, carrots, beets, radishes, lettuces, parsnips, turnips, collards. I’m Cathy Isom… from GrowVeg…
USDA to Re-engage Stakeholders on Revisions to Biotechnology Regulations
…need to take a fresh look, explore policy alternatives, and continue the dialogue with all interested stakeholders, both domestic and international.” APHIS oversees the importation, interstate movement and environmental release…
NAFTA Withdrawal Would Not Lower Deficit With Mexico
President Trump often cited withdrawing from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) as a way to reduce America’s trade deficit with Mexico. However, a Forbes Dot Com article says…