…of the businessmen involved in the projected added “underlying everything is the embargo,” suggesting that greater trade-related tensions influenced the rejection. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Grocery Manufactures Association Fighting Fine
…the fine. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Grocery Manufactures Association The Grocery Manufacturers Association released the following statement on the ruling in Washington State: “GMA…
Wisconsin Dairy Farmers Oppose TPP
…Farmers Union says additional comments by dairy farmers on TPP show frustration with trade deals that favor cheap imports and hurt the average farmer. WFU President Darin Von Ruden says…
Trade Officials Prepare to Push TPP following Elections
…into force only after being ratified by six countries that must make up 85 percent of the overall group’s combined GDP. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Scientists Work to Define Threat from Palm Pest
…make sure that (farmers) understood that this isn’t government alone,” Condos said. “They have to be part of the process.” Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for November 04
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…
USDA Expands Working-Lands Conservation Opportunities through CRP
…provided $5.6 billion in disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; expanded risk management tools with products like Whole Farm Revenue Protection; and helped farm businesses grow with $36 billion in…
USDA Seeks Nominations for Advisory Committee on Ag Statistics
…consists of 20 members representing a broad range of disciplines and interests including, but not limited to, agricultural producers, national farm organizations, agricultural economists, rural sociologists, farm policy analysts, educators,…
FSA County Committee Elections to Begin
…vote. Farmers and ranchers who supervise and conduct the farming operations of an entire farm, but are not of legal voting age, also may be eligible to vote. Farmers and…
Election Shakeup of Senate Ag Committee Possible
…party ensures it has a majority on every committee. The Senate Ag Committee currently consists of 11 Republicans and nine Democrats. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
A Big Investment to Stimulate Overseas Beef Demand
…quickly on the investments with the idea to spark beef demand as producers are feeling a squeeze on their bottom lines. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Support for Oklahoma “Right to Farm” Amendment Drops
…make the state more attractive to farmers from outside Oklahoma. Opponents say it would prevent the government from passing laws to protect smaller farmers as well as the environment, and…
TPP Headed for Ratification in Japan
…The current Prime Minister of Japan suggested several responses to food safety concerns but hasn’t committed to any specific procedures yet. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
HSUS Denies Budget Problems
…million.” Pro Farmers’ First Thing Today says the Center is run by lobbyist Richard Berman, a longtime opponent of HSUS and other groups that believe in greater government regulation. The…