…the ABC story amounted to “fake news.” BPI lawyers say ABC used the term ‘pink slime’ 137 times in their reports. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Legislation Would End Cuba Trade Embargo
…shipping between U.S. and Cuban ports. The Trump administration is expected to announce its policy on Cuba in the near future. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Val Dolcini: New President and CEO of Pollinator Partnership
Val Dolcini has a new role in agriculture. We first met Dolcini when he was the California state executive director of the Farm Service Agency, then followed as he moved…
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman on U.S. Beef to China
…groups have estimated that exports to China, once established, could be worth an estimated $2.6 billion for the U.S. livestock industry. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Panetta Establishes Congressional Agriculture Research Caucus
…the World, I believe it is of the utmost importance to equip our growers, shippers, and farmworkers with the most effective tools possible,” said Congressman Panetta. “Strategic investments in research…
Farm Machinery Giant Acquiring Leading Road Construction Manufacturer
…closing conditions. The companies said they expect to close on the transaction in the first quarter of Deere’s 2018 fiscal year From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Backyard Flocks Sickening Hundreds of People
…and the CDC says “do not snuggle or kiss the birds, touch your mouth, or eat or drink around live poultry.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
House Ag Committee Plans Another Farm Bill Hearing
…demonstrate how these programs truly embody an ‘America first’ policy.” Witnesses giving testimony at the hearing have yet to be announced. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rollback of Cuba Policies Will Harm U.S. Agriculture
…during a Miami campaign speech that he would reverse Obama’s policies on Cuba if the Castro government didn’t increase political and religious freedoms. (From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters)…
Leaving Paris Climate Accord Could Impact Trade Negotiations
…by leaving the Paris agreement, the Trump administration is “putting a bull’s eye on American exporters and the jobs they support.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
California Walnut Marketing Order Referendum Scheduled
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will conduct a referendum on a proposal from the California Walnut Board to amend the federal marketing order for walnuts grown…
Western View: Trump and Agriculture
…Rice Federation said: “Trump budget declares war on agriculture.” The National Cotton Council said that the president’s budget was “extremely concerning”. The American Farm Bureau Federation said “It would gut…
Fatal Injuries Reported in Wisconsin Corn Mill Explosion
…corn products are used in brewing beer, making chips, breakfast cereals, bathroom moldings and ethanol. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Image Credit: Wisconsin plant explosion: 1…
JBS Parent Company Paying Brazil to Settle Corruption Investigations
…with food products, conspiracy, and corruption. Allegations also included selling spoiled meat and injecting water to sell poultry at higher prices. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….