…strains previously discovered in Canada. It is, however, “closely related” to a strain originating from cattle in central Mexico in 1997. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Japan Still Determined on Completing TPP
…up 85 percent of the pact’s GDP –that effectively gives the U.S. and Japan the power to kill the trade deal. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Mexico Prepared to Modernize NAFTA, Wants Guest-Worker System
…“The circular migration of the past was broken, and that’s when the problems began,” adding “We need to re-establish the movement.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump EPA Administrator Pick on the Horizon
…has previously headed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and is a member of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The California Kitchen: Roasted Duck Breast with a Pomegranate Molasses Au Jus
…Molasses To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking…
National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board Nominees Sought
…Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma); Region 13 (Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming); and Region 14 (Northern California). Newly appointed members will serve three-year terms from July 1, 2017, through…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for November 29
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Research to Support Healthy Agroecosystems
…of Regents, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, $439,080 The Regents of the University of California, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, $439,676 National Academy of Sciences, Washington, D.C., $50,000 Archbold Expeditions,…
State Water Project Starts at 20 Percent
Drought Continues Despite Early-Season Rainfall Still early in California’s rainy season, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced its initial water allocation for 2017 of 20 percent of the requests…
GAO Says RFS Likely to Fall Short of Greenhouse Gas Goal
…under the RFS to date has been conventional corn-starch ethanol, which achieves smaller greenhouse gas emission reductions compared with advanced biofuels.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Indonesia Planning to Stop Corn Imports by 2018 or Sooner
Indonesia plans to halt imports of corn by 2018 “at the latest,” according to the country’s agriculture minister. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports Indonesia’s government is working to boost…
Bird Flu Expanding Across Europe
…200,000 laying hens to reduce further infection. An estimated 27,000 birds died in the first weeks’ European states confirmed the infections. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Vilsack Disappointed in China Biotech Approval Delays
…Committee meeting next month and expects the remaining eight biotech traits will be reviewed based on science and risk, and approved. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Obama Administration Finishing Many Regulations
…regulate methane emissions from existing oil and gas infrastructure. Also, the Bureau of Land Management’s major rule on leases for wind and solar projects on federal land is expected before…