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2016 Crop Experienced Lowest Raisin Prices in Over a Decade
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released the state summary for the 2016 crop, illustrating the lowest raisin prices in more than 10 years. Raisin Bargaining Association CEO…
Plant-Based Foods Increasing in Popularity
…“I dreamed of cheeseburgers.” The most common reason though was from mothers who said they wanted to ensure a healthy pregnancy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Nestle Leaving Grocery Manufacturers Association
…Labeling. Association spokesperson Roger Lower told Politico the group was “disappointed” by the move. However, he noted that: “Companies decide to join and leave trade associations for a variety of…
NCGA Offers Reminder on Dicamba Label Changes
The National Corn Growers Association is urging farmers to be aware of the label changes for dicamba herbicides next year. NCGA says farmers interested in using dicamba as part of…
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Lists Farm Bill Priorities
…National Council of Farmer Cooperatives has supported farmer cooperatives since 1929 and represents more than 2,000 local farmer cooperatives throughout the nation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Korea Sends KORUS Analysis, Says No to Opening Ag Trade
…reached.” He also reported that the demands by the U.S. for additional openness in the agricultural sector are something “completely unacceptable.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Committee Advances Chief Ag Negotiator Nominee
…the White House agreed that agriculture exports are key to addressing the U.S. trade deficit as part of the NAFTA talks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Register for the Latino Farmer Conference
…years of farming dates in Southern California. A Latino farmer panel discussion will be followed by the first session of workshops. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear speakers present…
USDA Offers Help to California Agriculture
…crops, and repair of damage to agricultural and private forest land. The wildfires have impacted seven counties in California’s wine country. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Milk Production Slows Increase Level
…remain at 9.4 million. This is the fifth consecutive month of cow numbers at or above the 9.4 million level. California again reported a drop in milk production, down 3.4…
Reuters Says WHO Glyphosate Report Full of Lies
…glyphosate as a primary ingredient, told Reuters the changes to the draft shows how the WHO “manipulated and distorted scientific data.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Won’t Place Further Restrictions on Dicamba
…must be certified and follow a specific set of regulations, including what time, and under what conditions dicamba can be applied. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Coalition Calls for Double the Funding for USDA Research
…bill. The letter shows China has doubled its commitments to agricultural research. American Soybean Association President Richard Wilkins, whose organization is part of the coalition, said: “We need to regain…























