…take policy actions at any meeting, but I think there are some advantages, in my own mind, around a press conference.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Improve Energy Efficiency, Adopt Renewable Energy Systems
…pump and on their utility bills every year. The Rural Energy for America Program alone has helped roughly 15,000 rural small businesses, farmers and ranchers improve their bottom lines by…
Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics to Meet
…Agriculture; County Estimates and Farm Structure Panel update; response rate research; big data overview; National Agricultural Statistics Service’s (NASS) communications plan; a new online Census response tool; and the Agricultural…
Extension Educators Receive National Honors
…Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, will receive the 2016 Excellence in Extension Award. Green is cited for developing programs proven to increase knowledge of best practices in child care, enhanced…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for October 25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
American Butter Institute Board Elects New Leadership
…president, Irv Holmes of Challenge Dairy Products in Dublin, Calif., was recognized for his term of service to the board. Tom Balmer will continue his role as ABI’s Executive Director….
‘Stealth Visits’ Concern the Livestock Industry
…go. Communications Director Hannah Thompson-Weeman said aside from the disregard to private property, these actions are a major risk to biosecurity on the farm. “In this instance, this farm had…
Los Angeles Schools Reconsider Flavored Milk
…of that is plain milk that schools are encouraged by federal law to offer, but that students are not enthusiastically drinking. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
DuPont Planning Sale of Herbicide Business
…making co-polymers used in food packaging. Dow and DuPont are pushing to complete the merger by the end of this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Belgium Region Ignoring Deadline, Leaving Infinite Timeline on CETA
…Investment Partnership between the U.S. and the EU, along with a potential post-Brexit deal between the EU and the United Kingdom. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Federal Court to Decide Fate of R-CALF Suit
…there is an opt-out option for producers, and is seeking dismissal. Government attorneys argue R-CALF lacks standing to continue the case. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Rural Mainstreet Index Reaches Lowest Level Since Recession
…Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Creighton University The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index sank for October and remained below growth neutral for the 14th straight month, according to…
Agri View: Refrigeration
…would cost if there were no refrigeration service? Or say a Georgia grown watermelon sold in Montana. Refrigerated railroad cars were first build in the 1870’s. They helped make the…
Vilsack Names Members and Alternates to the Hass Avocado Board
…Bonsall, Calif. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) provides oversight of the Hass Avocado Board in accordance with the Hass Avocado Promotion, Research and Information Act of 2000 and the Hass…