…that would shrink the USDA size because FSIS also employs a large staff that inspects meat production on a daily basis. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Agriculture Committee Leaders Find Common Ground in Bipartisan Farm Bill
…all regions, as well as those in need of assistance, by: Providing Certainty for Farmers, Ranchers, and Growers Preserving and strengthening crop insurance and other risk management tools for commodity,…
Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Japan Trade Mission
…departments of agriculture of American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming, Utah, Washington and Oregon, as well as representatives from the following companies…
Celebrating June as Mango Month
…traveled with humans from Asia to the Middle East, East Africa and South America beginning around 300 or 400 A.D. Mangos can be grown successfully in California, Hawaii, Florida and…
Senate Ag Plans Farm Bill Markup
…vote on immigration pulled the bill to failure. But, Republicans begun discussing immigration issues this week, providing renewed farm bill optimism. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Offers List of Ag Concessions Wanted From China
…agriculture, as Iowa State University Economist Dermot Hayes says U.S. pork farmers have lost $2.2 billion on an annualized basis, from lower hog prices. From the National Association of Farm…
Accurate Labels Act Introduced
…is risk-based. The American Farm Bureau Federation, along with the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, were immediately supportive of the legislation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
FCC Chairman Proposes Rural Healthcare Funding Increase
…by adjusting the cap annually for inflation and allowing unused funds from prior years to be carried forward to future years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Announces $309 Million Investment in Rural Electric Utilities
…will build or improve 1,660 miles of electric line serving rural homes, farms and businesses. USDA is funding infrastructure improvements for utilities in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri,…
Bayer Closes Monsanto Acquisition
…milestone toward the vision of creating a leading agricultural company, supporting growers in their efforts to be more productive and sustainable for the benefit of our planet and consumers,” said…
Celebrating California Invasive Species Action Week
…California. Action Week encourages community members to learn more about what species threaten California and which ones are in their local area. The public can also participate in invasive species…
USDA Announces Producer Approval of California Federal Milk Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that California dairy producers have voted to approve a Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) for the entire State of California. As a result…
Almond Update: Food Quality and Safety Symposium
The Almond Board of California is helping the industry prepare for changes incorporated with the Food Safety Modernization Act. ABC is hosting their 20th Annual Food Quality and Safety Symposium…
More Tariffs From Mexico Planned
…consequences.” Meanwhile, the European Union has planned retaliatory tariffs on U.S. motorcycle’s, jeans and whiskey. Those tariffs will start in July. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….