The American Farm Bureau Federation, the Coalition of Services Industries, the Information Technology Industry Council and the National Association of Manufacturers today called on the president and congressional leadership to…
Farmers Consider Impacts of River Plan
…rivers’ “unimpaired flow” be dedicated to fish, compared to an average of 20 percent under current conditions. California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger said water supplies directed to fish…
Organic Acreage Increase Misleading
…farms. The Organic Trade Association says the new acres stem from a single rangeland certification. While OTA is supportive of all new players in the industry, the Association says the…
Canada Investigating PEDv Outbreak in Manitoba
…some eight million piglets on U.S. farms in 2014 and Manitoba is a major exporter of piglets to the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Vietnam Set to Delay TPP Vote on Heals of U.S. Election
…before its own parliament, though Japan’s ruling party has indicated it plans to pass the agreement in a parliamentary session starting next week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Farm Bureau: Senate Report Shows Federal Clean Water Act Overreach
…the measure to stop the Waters of the U.S. rule “at its earliest opportunity.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: American Farm Bureau Statement by Zippy…
EPA Awards $4.8 M to Research Water Quality Benefits
…Iowa State University. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Environmental Protection Agency EPA Awards $4.8 million to Six Universities to Research Water Quality Benefits The U.S….
Farm Groups Cautious of Merger Trend
…what NFU President Roger Johnson called “failing antitrust enforcement” in Agriculture. Groups such as the National Corn Growers Association and the American Soybean Association indicated a desire to preserve competition,…
The California Kitchen: Cilantro Smoked Tomato Bisque
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing cilantro smoked tomato bisque with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Roma Tomatoes 1…
NCGA CEO Testifies at Senate Hearing
…Growers Association and the American Soybean Association. Together, NCGA and ASA represent more than 500,000 corn and soybean farmers nationwide. Novak told the Senate panel that the two associations have…
Vilsack Announces New Initiatives to Address Rural Opioid Epidemic
…coincides with President Barack Obama’s designated Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week from September 18th – 23rd. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: USDA Agriculture…
China Investing in Agriculture Modernization
…is not immediately clear whether this commitment is separate from the bank’s plan announced in May for poverty reduction in China via agricultural investments. From the National Association of Farm…
Egypt Ergot Restrictions Dampening Already Sour Wheat Trade
…the uncertainty, trade analysts say Egypt is likely to return to the world wheat market after the nation’s domestic inventories dwindle. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Bayer-Monsanto Deal Could Offset European Regulations on Ag Biotech
…prices helped to kick start consolidation efforts within the industry. Monsanto and Bayer announced the $66 billion takeover agreement last week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….