…54 percent of food consumed in the U.K., originated in the U.K., according to the U.K. Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Ranchers Sue USDA to Renew Country of Origin Labeling
…sentiment of many California ranchers and contends that the labeling is essential for transparency and to allow Americans to support smaller, family-owned ranches. The lawsuit was brought about by the…
Nitrogen Levels in Navel Oranges
…considerable amount of research shows that nitrogen levels between 2.4 and 2.6% provide a good balance between yield, size and fruit quality. Excessive levels of nitrogen can have direct effects…
Mexico Adopts E10 Fuels
…and ethanol groups applauded the move to allow E10 fuels in Mexico. The U.S. Grains Council and Growth Energy called the decision encouraging. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Bob…
Perdue Hosting Mexico, Canada Counterparts in Georgia
…Mexico, and Duvall encouraged Secretary Perdue to use the meeting to “identify areas to further improve agricultural trade with our neighbors.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
White House Names Ag Trade Negotiator Nominee
…confirmed Gregg Doud (Dowd) as the nominee. Doud is currently the president of the Commodity Markets Council, a Washington, D.C.-based trade association. He worked for the Senate Agriculture Committee between…
New Zealand, U.S. Bilateral Trade Talks Far Off
…$5.7 billion. The U.S. is the biggest market for beef and wine from New Zealand, and the nation’s second-largest dairy market. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Exports to Mexico Stumble
…commodities. The declines also come as U.S. farmers deal with low commodity prices and excess supply that have reduced farm income over the last few years. From the National Association…
APHIS to Allow Importation of Fresh Pitahaya Fruit from Ecuador
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending the fruits and vegetable regulations to allow the importation of fresh pitahaya fruit into the…
If It Smells Like a Petunias or Shampoo, It Might Be a Pesticide
…Originally, Zhang was identifying volatile compounds in apple juice that attracted fruit flies. Compounds found in rotting apples and other fruits usually attract flies. He found one compound—No. 19—strongly repelled…
Feed a Bee Announces Coast-to-Coast Recipients for $500,000 Pollinator Forage Initiative
…health a national priority.” Round one of grant recipients include: Auburn University, Alabama IVM Partners, Arkansas Social Advocates for Youth, California McKeever Family, California Auburn School Park Community Garden, California…
Bats Are Good For Agriculture
…bats around? They are great natural gardeners. While some bats do all of the pollinating, others prefer to go right for the fruit and eat it down to the seeds….
Chicken Company Turning to Body Cameras
…the changes is to improve the levels of animal care at Elite and be a catalyst for change throughout the industry. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. and China Reach Agreement to Boost Dairy Trade
…potential to increase exports there is tremendous.” China is the third-largest importer of American dairy products, behind only Mexico and Canada. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….