…the dominant commodities, other types of agriculture operations were impacted as well. Impact Kranz says community needs will take top priority, finding housing for displaced residents, which includes farm workers….
TPP Members Nearing Agreement
As the U.S. remains focused on reworking the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and to a lesser extent, the U.S.-Korea Free (KORUS) Trade Agreement, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is…
NAFTA Talks Reach Standstill
Agriculture and other contentious issues proposed by the U.S. during round four of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks have stalled the renegotiation effort. The U.S., Canada, and…
Housing Support Fund for Ag Workers Displaced by Fires
…ag workers, the impact was particularly severe. Knowing that a home provides a family with stability and comfort, we are committed to getting all of our displaced ag employees into…
USDA Helps Small Businesses Develop New Agricultural Products, Technology
…a plant virus as the active ingredient. NIFA’s mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science directly…
AFBF Backs Timely Reg Review of Food Production Tools
…according to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “American agriculture must stay on the cutting edge of technology,” Duvall said. “Agency collaboration and efficient government review of new food…
‘Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner’ Once Again
…in reaching millennials. The rebranding effort has an emphasis on a strong social-media campaign which will better impact the target demographic and will also be significantly less costly. Alternative advertising…
Call to Action at CAPCA Conference
…Act has been for agricultural water supplies, by changing the biological opinions on the Delta smelt. “[It] made it to where you actually have to use science to see if…
EPA Ending “Sue and Settle”
…60 lawsuits from special interest advocacy groups. The Chamber says these cases resulted in settlement agreements and EPA publishing more than 100 new regulations, including the recent Clean Power Plan….
NAFTA Commodity Groups Unite to Urge Negotiation Success
…Sorghum Producers, National Corn Growers, and others, met with counterparts from Canada and Mexico last week. As round four of the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations conclude, the groups…
Canada “Flatly Rejects” U.S. Dairy Proposal
Wrapping up the fourth round of talks on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the U.S. proposed a dismantling of Canada’s dairy supply management system. Bloomberg reports Canada “flatly…
WOTUS Jurisdiction Case Reaches Supreme Court
…rule does not fall within the specific categories of the Clean Water Act which would call for appellate court review. Counsel to the federal government argues for a functional interpretation…
NCBA on GIPSA Rule Withdrawal: “Victory for Cattle Producers and Consumers”
…through the value-added programs that help make American-produced beef the most delicious and nutritious in the world. This is a decision worthy of celebrating this evening with a top-quality steak.”…
US Forest Service Actively Involved in California Wildfire Response
Alongside its local, State and Federal partners, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s U.S. Forest Service remains actively involved in response to wildfires in California. While these fires are not on…