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Annual Soil Health Summit Event Opens to Public for First Time
…we can truly share insights on how the fields are changing over time.” Registration is open from the Soil Health Summit website Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
The Western View: A Fix for California Water Problems?
…for irrigation. This agency is supervised by the Federal Bureau of Reclamation. In 1960 the California State Water Project – the SWP – was created by the state to move…
USDA Announces 2019 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…It will feature a local urban farm enterprise and a visit with scientists who conduct research on microgreens, locally adapted fruit varieties and other urban farming topics at USDA’s Beltsville…
Trump Hints at Naming Wheeler Permanent EPA Administrator
President Donald Trump may be planning to permanently place Andrew Wheeler as Environmental Protection Agency Administrator. Andrew Wheeler USEPA photo by Eric Vance Pro Farmer reports that Trump this week…
China Blames Food Scraps for ASF Outbreak
…will set up a registration system for vehicles transporting live hogs, poultry and other livestock to control the spread of the disease. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-25-18
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China-owned Smithfield Foods Eligible for U.S. Trade Relief
…still a U.S.-based company employing thousands of Americans and that its U.S. meat products are made in its nearly 50 domestic facilities. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump, China, To Talk Trade at G20
…“would be most welcome.” Formal talks have stalled since August as the U.S. accused China of unwilling to engage on trade issues. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Announces Update to National Road Map for Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
…Economist with representatives of all federal agencies with responsibilities in IPM research, implementation, or education programs. These agencies include Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of the Interior (DOI), and Department…
Canada, Mexico, Want Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Lifted
…which had no tariffs on steel and aluminum.” Perdue says benefits of the agreement would be limited until the tariffs were removed. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Japan-EU Trade Deal to Increase Market Competition
…$1.5 billion in vegetable oil and animal fat products, of which 3.2 percent, or approximately $48 million were from the United States. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NOAA Forecasts Mild Winter
…with NOAA currently pegging the chance of those conditions developing this winter between 70 and 75 percent. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Around three-quarters of the United…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-24-18
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