…written guarantee or a public announcement from the administration that they will do everything they can to support the renewable fuels industry in America. From the National Association of Farm…
Stabenow to Shield Farm Bill from Cuts
…the amendment also helps to protect America’s land and water, as well as invests in the country’s farmers and small towns. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Ag Committee Sends Ibach, Northey to Full Senate
…a hearing on the nominees back on October 5. Both nominees have the full support of more than 60 farm organizations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
California Addressing Wildfire Damage
Farmers and ranchers in the wildfire-stricken part of California are just beginning to assess damages. California Farm Bureau spokesperson Dave Kranz says the state is learning more about the damage…
SNAP Recipients Affected by Northern California Wildfires Receive USDA Relief
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households impacted by the recent wildfires in Northern California will receive support from USDA to replace food lost in the disaster and purchase hot foods…
NIFA Biotechnology Grants Put Science at Center of Food Safety Policy
…Strategic Drop Services, Jonesboro, Arkansas, $25,000 University of California, Davis, California, $500,000 University of California, Davis, California, $25,000 USDA-ARS, Western Regional Research Center, Albany, California, $500,000 Purdue University, West Lafayette,…
CDFA and DWR Award Grant to Improve Water Efficiency
The recipients of a joint water efficiency grant were announced recently by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the Department of Water Resources (DWR). A total of…
California Produce Getting Legislative Support
Governor Jerry Brown recently signed a bill requiring state agencies to prioritize California produce when purchasing food. Assembly Bill 822, mandates state-run institutions to buy agricultural products from California if…
Almond Board: Almond Map
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has invested in a comprehensive mapping analysis to improve the precision, accuracy and transparency of information about the almond community. The maps, developed in…
Deere Wins Trademark Lawsuit
…by another manufacturer confuses the public as to where the product originated and dilutes the value of the John Deere brand. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Wheat Closing Cairo Office
…export market development organization for the U.S. wheat industry with funding from 17 state wheat commissions and USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Report Shows Uncertainty Harming Farmers
…percent, globally. The report was announced Wednesday during an event in Des Moines, Iowa. Find the report online at http://www.globalharvestinitiative.org/ . From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
TPP Members Nearing Agreement
…is finalized, allowing TPP to move forward, trade experts expect the deal won’t be in place for at least another year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Talks Reach Standstill
…pledge to continue to work out a deal while acknowledging that strong differences remain. The next round of talks is scheduled for November 17th in Mexico. From the National Association…