…may be submitted to USDA until June 9th, 2017 online at Regulations dot gov (www.regulations.gov). From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. rom USDA Agriculture Marketing Service Organic…
Global Food Prices Fall for Third Consecutive Month
…percent from March, and the Sugar Price Index dropped 9.1 percent in April, compared to the month prior. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Food and…
White House Staffer Called Canada to Sway Trump on NAFTA
…may have on U.S. agriculture. Perdue, meanwhile, said over the weekend that NAFTA could be renegotiated within the next six months. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Farmers Losses to Thieves
Everett Griner talks about losses suffered by farmers, and farm equipment dealers, to thieves in today’s Agri View. I read an article recently about farmers’ losses…
Dow Degree Day Report: NOW in Pistachio, May 8
…the calculator at the University of California integrated pest management website. All locations use CIMIS weather stations. NOW Degree Day reports are sponsored by Dow AgroSciences and Intrepid Edge insecticide….
The California Kitchen: Sweet Carrot Mahi
…2 T Olive Oil 1 Lemon 1T Sugar Salt/Pepper Fresh Thyme Fresh Rosemary To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this…
Farm Bureau Applauds EPA’s Water Rule Outreach
Duvall American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall praised the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to collaborate closely with governors regarding revision of the Waters of the United States rule. “EPA…
Bayer to Sell Liberty Crop Protection to Gain Monsanto Takeover Approval
…Roundup Ready crops. Bayer’s CEO last month said he expects the acquisition to be final by the end of this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Georgia Lawmakers Ask Perdue to Ditch GIPSA Rules
…their animals how, when and where they want to without GIPSA dictating the transactions.” Under the Donald Trump administration, USDA delayed the effective date for the GIPSA farmer fair practices…
Ag Export Groups Support CREAATE Act
…MAP to $400 million in fiscal year 2023, and additional annual funding for FMD to $69 million in fiscal year 2023. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada, Mexico, Eyeing Trade Markets Beyond U.S.
…administration gives its official notice to Congress, it triggers 90 days of discussion with industry and lawmakers before it can officially start trade talks. From the National Association of Farm…
Roberts Suggests no New Farm Bill Funding
Leadership of the Senate Agriculture Committee indicated there would be no additional money to spend in the next farm bill while touting the cost savings from the most recent farm…
Perdue Continues Midwest Outreach
…of Arkansas on Sunday, the Agriculture Secretary said: “We’ll do everything in our power” to help farmers impacted by the flooding. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Migrant Labor Shortage
…deport illegals is not a good thing for farmers. It is going to create a labor shortage that’s already a serious challenge. Present laws that permit migrant farm workers to…