…USDEC predicts that cheese sales will continue to grow in Australia, which will pass Japan soon as the third-highest export market for cheese. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Trump to Talk Rural Infrastructure Improvements
…businesses to use the nation’s waterways, an idea that didn’t sit well with groups like the National Grain and Feed Association. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
‘Pink Slime’ Trial Underway in South Dakota
…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….
Healthy Diet with Affordable Produce
…vegetables that are great additions to any meal or as a snack include Zucchini and carrots. Frozen or Fresh Broccoli is also great inexpensive and nutrient-dense choices and can be…
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…
Five Reasons to Farm to Table
…tastes better than a fresh and juicy tomato that’s picked right from the garden. Not to mention if that garden is conveniently located just footsteps away from your kitchen. No…