…that a product labeled, “Non-GMO Project Verified” more clearly communicates the absence of GM ingredients than a product labeled “USDA Organic.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trade Lawyer Tells Companies to Prepare for no NAFTA
…some of the tougher proposals, such as stricter rules of origin for the materials used in auto manufacturing, come to pass. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Renegotiation Agreement Depends on Tax Reform, Agriculture
…Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts have both said the agricultural trade would be critical to ensuring a successful NAFTA agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Announces Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2018
“Despite the heavy losses, California has a massive #cannabis industry that grows an est. 13M pounds per year. ” Courtesy of GreenState/Twitter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that…
One Step Closer to Tax Cuts?
…with conservation, bioenergy, trade, rural development, and more. The committees will have to find new funding for the programs to continue. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
New Film Discusses GMO Misinformation
…evidence in the film and the response to the film is validating that,” Kennedy adds. Food Evolution is currently available on the streaming service Hulu. From the National Association of…
EPA Releases Guidance on Air Emissions
…Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. For your convenience, we are including the news release from EPA which includes the link to the requirements CERCLA and EPCRA Reporting Requirements for…
NAFTA Notice Would Devastate Farm Economy
…mean Mexico pulling out of negotiations immediately. Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau would also face immediate pressure to leave negotiations as well. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
National Farmers Organization Talks NAFTA
…be good for the country’s job market, either. “Agriculture is not an isolated industry, either,” Olson says, “because our American farmers create jobs for others.” From the National Association of…
California President Leads 2017-18 National FFA
Students from Arizona, California, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, and Oklahoma have been elected by delegates throughout the United States to serve on the 2017-18 National FFA Officer team. President Breanna Holbert…
Raisin Prices Offset by Lower Production
…the lightest crop of Thompsons we’ve had in at least a couple of decades.” Raisin prices that were negotiated by the Raisin Bargaining Association (RBA) are over 50 percent higher…
USDA Offering $5 Million in Farm to School Grants
…training on the farm to school programs. Applications are due by December 8th, 2017. Application information is available online at www.fns.usda.gov. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Bloomberg Speculates Illegal Spraying Caused Dicamba Injuries
…of complaints prompted the Environmental Protection Agency to place to regulations for dicamba herbicides, including making the ingredient a restricted-use product. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Conaway Supports House Guest Worker Bill
…United Farm Workers and the AFL-CIO told Congress the bill would “create even more unfairness and dysfunction” in the immigration system. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….