Cathy Isom takes us on a farm venture with the new children’s book teaching youngsters how to connect farming with food production. That’s coming up on This Land…
USDA Investigating Unapproved GE Petunias
…the United States. Several distributors have already voluntarily removed GE petunias from distribution and destroyed them in accordance with APHIS guidance. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada Defeats GMO Labeling Bill
…bill was too vague. The vote follows a similar move by the United States the passed the U.S. Congress last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Stabenow Expresses Concerns with EPA Scientist Dismissals
…issues likely to come before the board in the next year, among a host of other questions regarding the review board. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Senate Ag to Hold Farm Economy Hearing
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Roberts, Stabenow Announce Hearing on Farm Economy U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Member Debbie…
Trump Plan to Balance Budget Includes Farm Subsidy Cuts
…“process of negotiation.” McConnell added: “We haven’t paid a whole lot of attention to any president’s budget since I’ve been here.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada and Mexico React Cautiously to NAFTA Letter
…is confident the move to renegotiate NAFTA will “result in a better deal for our farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers. “ From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
$4.7 Million to Support University Agricultural Science Programs
…next generation of farm managers, technicians, and crop advisors use small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) in precision agriculture. NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes…
Three Anaheim Trees Test HLB Positive
…has distributed literature to residents, and public service announcements are airing in the affected areas. Find more information about the recent finds and view the HLB quarantine map at CitrusInsider.org….
Planning and What to Grow in Your Food Forest
…student volunteers from the Jasper Place Permaculture Club. By Dgbajer (Teacher Photo) [CC BY 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons (bottom left) Trees are pruned for backyard orchards at Hayes Valley Farm,…
National FFA Organization Looking for Convention Newsroom Interns
…specialists as well. Interested students are encouraged to reach out to the FFA organization through the contact page on their website. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Perdue: U.S. Ag in Dire Straits
…every morning and says, ‘where can we sell more U.S. products today’ and ‘what trade barriers can we take down today?’” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Possible Key Points in the NAFTA Renegotiations
…American businesses should be heard in American courts. He believes American businesses don’t always get a fair shake in dispute resolution. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
White House Sends NAFTA Redo Notification Letter to Congress
…Lighthizer added that the administration intends to begin negotiations as soon as possible, but no sooner than 90 days from today. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….