…animals healthy while not posing a threat to human health because of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Animal Health Institute AHI Statement on…
Countries in TPP Won’t Renegotiate Terms of the Deal
…a special session of the government. The TPP deal would cover 12 countries and roughly 40 percent of the global economy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NFU Reacts to Bayer-Monsanto Merger
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Farmers Union NFU Condemns Bayer/Monsanto Deal, Asks for Critical Review of Consolidation in Ag In response to today’s announcement of a…
Tapping Sorghum’s Genetic Potential
Sorghum growing at a breeding nursery. Photo by Robert Klein USDA/ARS An Agricultural Research Service (ARS) plant geneticist has developed new genetic resources that allow the breeding of sorghum varieties…
Western View: The Heritage of our National Parks
On August 25, the National Park Service turned 100. We have many people to thank for the preservation of Yellowstone, Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, and nearly 400 other sites that…
New Markets Sought for Walnut Sector
Large supplies of walnuts from California and around the globe mean dramatically lower prices for the state’s farmers, who say they remain hopeful the market will strengthen in the long…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 14
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…
House Agriculture Committee Advances Three Bills
…funds. H.R. 845, introduced by Rep. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), would utilize volunteers to improve forest service trail maintenance, while conserving limited Forest Service funds. Click here for more information, including…
State Ag Officials Seek OSHA Enforcement Extension
…policy could increase the price of anhydrous ammonia and decrease its availability, without improving safety.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Letter from: Nathan Bowen, Director, Public…
California Governor Signs Farm Worker Overtime Bill
…farmers in other countries and states with no overtime costs, far lower minimum wages, reliable water supplies, and far less regulatory burden.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
India Wants U.S. to Drop Penalties in WTO Dispute
…hadn’t had an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza since 2004, while India had 90 such outbreaks between 2004 and 2014. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Files WTO Complaint Against China
…U.S.-imposed punitive tariffs on its products. The process is likely to take several years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: The Office of the U.S. Trade…
Pork Producers Can Challenge Information Release
…show that the EPA has collected data that would otherwise exits in greater obscurity. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling….
NFU and Farm Aid Looking for Help
…National Farmers Union and Farm Aid Partner to Ask Congress for Immediate Assistance for Financially-Strained Farm Sector Bolstered by National Farmers Union (NFU) and Farm Aid, 275 family farmers are…