…hearing and confirmation process, it may not be until after the Easter Recess of Congress before the full Senate confirms Perdue. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Froman: TPP Can Still Shape World Trade
…absence of the U.S. He said it’s possible the other TPP countries will approve the agreement, while potentially adding additional countries to the accord. From the National Association of Farm…
USDA Announces Funding to Support Antimicrobial Resistance Research
…issue that affects more than 2 million people annually. Funding is made through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “In addition to promoting…
Subcommittee Examines Livestock Producer Perspectives on Next Farm Bill
…part of the committee’s hearing series on the next farm bill. Members of the committee heard from representatives of four major livestock producer groups who discussed the issues facing their…
Farm City Newsday March 21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
NPPC Farm Bill Priority: FMD Vaccine Bank
…FMD outbreak, which would cost the beef, corn, pork and soy bean industries alone an estimated $200 billion over 10 years, NPPC wants the 2018 Farm Bill to direct the…
Subcommittee Examines Federal Nutrition Programs
…our most vulnerable citizens. As the Agriculture Committee begins its work on the next farm bill, we will continue to identify ways to work alongside state and local organizations to…
National Ag Day 2017
Today is National Ag Day and Cathy Isom takes a look at different ways we can celebrate the hard work of America’s farms and farm families. That’s coming up on…
China Halts Meat Imports from Brazil
…out near 5,000 units subjected to federal inspection in Brazil have been cited in the investigation, according to the federal government. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Senate Ag Sets Perdue Hearing Time
…Georgia, has received widespread support from agricultural trade groups and is expected to receive little resistance from the Senate Agriculture Committee. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Japan, Germany, Pledge to Work Together on Free Trade
…meeting of TPP nations last week in Chile focusing on the next chapter of the trade agreement without the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Stabenow Asking for USDA Bird Flu Response Information
…international trade questions about the presence of HPAI in U.S. commercial flocks, including restrictions that other countries place on imports of U.S. poultry. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Farm City Newsday March 20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Kern County’s Farm Day in the City This Week
Farm Day in the City is this week! This annual event has been sponsored by the Kern County Farm Bureau since 1984. Over the years, this event has grown from…