…49 projects supporting direct producer-to-consumer marketing projects such as farmers markets, community-supported agriculture programs, roadside stands, and agri-tourism through the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP). A 2015 FMPP grant enabled…
U.S. Continues Demand for Dairy Fix in NAFTA
…of this month. Mexico officials are also back in Washington, DC to propel the handshake agreement between the U.S. and Mexico forward. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Ag Coalition Sponsors U.S.-Cuba Business Meetings
…makers in Cuba’s newly formed government. The conference is planned for November 8-10 in Havana. Registration information is available at visit www.usagcoalition.com. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-18-18
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There were at least 35,000 acres of asparagus...Now you're looking at about 2,000 acres.
Jeff Klein, California Asparagus CommissionerNCGA Names Doggett as CEO
…Federation, where he was AFBF’s lead lobbyist on several public policy issues, including ethanol, climate change, land use, conservation, and endangered species. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Growth Energy Launches Bus Tour Promoting E15
…he would like to end restriction on access to E15 year-round. However, action has yet to be taken to remove the barrier. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bureau Details Trade, Tariff Impacts on Agriculture
…secured, the American Farm Bureau Federation said in a recent statement to the Senate Agriculture Committee. “Farm Bureau urges our trade officials to engage in discussions with our trade partners…
Senators Grill Administration Officials at Trade Hearing
…responded with, “We’ve heard that we’re working on bilateral agreements since pulling out of TPP. I don’t see any evidence of that.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump: the U.S. Under “No Pressure” to Make Deal with China
…group called Americans for Free Trade launched an advertising campaign to fight back against Trump’s tariffs, saying they’re hurting the U.S. economy. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Using Solar Energy to Dry Pomace Increases Potential for Other Uses
…those products,” said Rebecca Milczarek, Research Agricultural Engineer for the USDA Agricultural Research Service. “Pomace is kind of a wet, damp material. This material is commonly used as livestock feed,…
Mexico Heading to Washington to Move NAFTA Forward
…the efforts to hammer out a deal. Trudeau says on television that Canada won’t sign any agreement that isn’t too Canada’s advantage. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-17-18
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Roberts Asks Conaway, Peterson, to Remain in Washington
…after the election,” he said to reporters. “I don’t know for sure.” The Senate reconvenes on Monday at 5:30 p.m., Eastern Time. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….






















