…plan to reintroduce the bill next month in the U.S. House. There are currently no plans, however, to reintroduce Stabenow’s bill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
GAO Recommends Lowering Crop Insurance Expected Rate of Return
…the expected rate of return, GAO says the federal crop insurance program could save hundreds of millions of dollars a year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Nations Sign Non-Disclosure Agreement
…in trade negotiations, expires four years after negotiations conclude. Further negotiations on revamping NAFTA are due to start in Mexico City September first. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Disease Resistant Strawberry Research Gets Funding Boost
…Urquiaga/UC Davis) The Public Strawberry Breeding Program at the University of California, Davis, and colleagues in California and Florida have received a $4.5 million grant from the National Institute of…
Agriculture Looks for Ways to Boost Exports
…as NAFTA’s fate hangs in the balance, the U.S.’s trading partners are not waiting, but working on trade deals of their own, without the U.S. From the National Association of…
Swine Disease Monitoring System in Development
…decide on a consensus of risk to the U.S. pork industry. The system is expected to be ready early next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Amazon Cleared to Take Over Whole Foods
…Foods does. While speculation remains over what Amazon intends to do with the deal, nothing has been confirmed as of yet. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
McDonald’s Announces Global Antibiotic Phase Out
…forward to engaging farmers and veterinarians in the responsible use of antibiotics is key to our vision of preserving antibiotic effectiveness. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
IBM Announces New Food Traceability Program
…grocery store shelves and halting any additional spread of illness. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Frank Yiannas, Walmart’s Vice President of Food Safety, explains how Walmart…
Stabenow Supports Call to Withdraw Clovis Nomination
…feel it would be a gesture by the administration to the American people that they’re dedicated to rooting out the most hateful voices in our society. From the National Association…
Brazil Slaps Tariff on U.S. Ethanol
…a large and growing market. The U.S. Grains Council, Renewable Fuels Association, and Growth Energy issued a joint statement saying they were disappointed and discouraged to see the ruling in…
Almond Board: Almond Achievement Award
…Achievement Award The Almond Board of California recognizes an industry or allied industry member annually who has added value to the California Almond industry through long-term service, contributions or…
Knowing the Rules for Drones in Agriculture
…certification process for ag aircraft operation,” Kinoshita said. Along with FAA requirements, operators must also adhere to the California Food and Agriculture Code requirements dictating drone operation for pest control….
NIFA Invests $35 Million in Specialty Crop Research
…be more competitive in a global market. The new recipients of the fiscal year 2017 grants are: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, $2,447,432 University of California, Santa Cruz, California, $2,513,040…