…and DuPont agreed to sell its crop-protection assets to FMC in March to get a merger with Dow Chemical past regulators. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rural Unemployment Rates Declining
…higher saw unemployment rates fall from around four percent to two percent. Read the full USDA Economic Research Service Rural Employment and Unemployment report. From the National Association of Farm…
Opposition Rising Against Perdue Rural Development Pick
…Senators Tuesday, saying Hazlett is working today at USDA, while the nominations for undersecretary positions remain delayed in the vetting process. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexico Shopping for Non-U.S. Pork
…priority is NAFTA. He says: “We want to protect pork exports to two of our biggest markets – Canada and Mexico.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China, U.S., Expected to Sign Dairy Agreement
…accomplish.” A new registry program approved by China will allow immediate access to more than 80 U.S. milk processors to China. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Seeks Cotton Board Nominees
…represent cotton producers from Arkansas, California/Nevada, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and Texas. Nominees are also sought to fill vacancies for importers. Appointees will serve terms that begin on Jan. 1,…
Food Safety Practices and Costs Under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
…will mean for the produce industry. This study focuses on interviews with seven California leafy greens firms since that industry has had a food safety program since 2007, the California…
Fresno Food Expo Award Applications Still Being Accepted
…products launched since the New Product Awards program first began in 2013. Central California food and beverage companies submit their new products or packaging concepts for judging by a group…
California Cherries Poised for Record Year
Cherry harvest in California is just about wrapped up and growers are excited to make up for the previous years of disappointing returns. The official estimate was 8.5 million boxes…
Conservation and Forestry Subcommittee Highlights Importance of Watershed Maintenance in Rural America
…statement and the archived webcast. Witness List: Panel I Mr. Jimmy Bramblett, Deputy Chief, Programs, NRCS, USDA, Washington, DC Panel II Mr. Jimmy Emmons, President, Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts,…
NPPC, Ports Coalition, Applaud Early West Coast Port Contract Talks
…the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association for agreeing to early discussions on a contract extension. The extension will allow ports on the West Coast to operate…
National Farmers Union Submits NAFTA Comments to USTR
…his comments, Johnson urged the Trump administration to rework NAFTA to allow for domestic sovereignty over laws regarding food and agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Organic Industry to Create Anti-fraud Task Force
A task force started by the Organic Trade Association will work on best-practices to verify international organic products. The anti-fraud task force will create guidelines for the private sector to…
Farmland Values Expected to Decline
…stress-sales of farmland and no other shocks to the markets, land values will move to stabilize over the next several years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….