…of the country’s total amount of exports. So far, the Brazil government has banned meat exports from 21 plants under investigation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump Ag Assistant Lists Administration Priorities
…Agriculture, but at other agencies as well, including the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of the Interior, and the Department of Labor. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
65 Percent Water Allocations for CVP
…have planned for the upcoming season. Fresno County Farm Bureau issues statement on water supply for County’s Westside federal contractors Statement by CEO Ryan Jacobsen: “In a snowpack season containing…
USDA on Tainted Brazilian Meat
None Has Entered U.S., 100 Percent Re-Inspection Instituted The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced additional steps to keep the food supply safe for…
House Agriculture Committee Evaluates Current Dairy Policy
…safety net is designed to offset bad times like these, but the underperformance of the Margin Protection Program left our dairy farmers with virtually no assistance. In addition, our farmers…
Strengthening Dairy Safety Net Program Must be Priority as Farm Bill Discussions Commence
…in its current form does not provide meaningful safety net support to the nation’s dairy farmers,” Mulhern said. The MPP is designed to allow farmers to insure the gap between…
Argentina Lemon Rule Postponed Again
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will be issuing a second 60-day stay in the effective date of its final rule, published on…
Rabo AgriFinance Partnering with FFA to Support Agriculture’s Future
…and Firestone. The highest FFA sponsorship level, Platinum Sponsors, which provide $1 million or more, include CSX, John Deere and Monsanto. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Brazil Beef Scandal Limiting Global Options for Buyers
…the suspension on Brazil products remains in place. The U.S. Department of Agriculture calls China the fastest growing market for beef. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Targets $6 Million for Wildfire Relief
…the near future. Producers in the affected counties are encouraged to check with their local NRCS service centers for additional information. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Democrat House Member to Introduce Perdue at Hearing
…hearing and confirmation process, it may not be until after the Easter Recess of Congress before the full Senate confirms Perdue. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Froman: TPP Can Still Shape World Trade
…U.S. He said it’s possible the other TPP countries will approve the agreement, while potentially adding additional countries to the accord. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Announces Funding to Support Antimicrobial Resistance Research
…issue that affects more than 2 million people annually. Funding is made through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “In addition to promoting…
Subcommittee Examines Livestock Producer Perspectives on Next Farm Bill
…part of the committee’s hearing series on the next farm bill. Members of the committee heard from representatives of four major livestock producer groups who discussed the issues facing their…