Harvest time means growers are thinking about ways to reduce dust. The Fresno State farm, which is in the middle of town, has many neighbors to consider. Using All Techniques…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 28
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$1 Billion Ag Fund
…products for export to China are likely to include high-protein health supplements, tonics, pills and sports drinks, as well as vitamins. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Vilsack Happy with Clinton VP Pick
…Clinton Administration, should she be elected President, Vilsack responded: “my sole focus right now is that Secretary Clinton becomes President Clinton.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Wheat Competitive Advantages
…decision. A spokesperson for U.S. Wheat Associates says the tour provides “first-hand experience will help increase their confidence in U.S. wheat.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Organic Livestock Rule Concern
…House Agriculture Committees sent a letter requesting an extended public comment period. USDA granted an additional 30 days on June 7th. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Seeking Additional Funding for Farm Loans
…loans as much as possible” until additional funds are available, according to Reuters. The Farm Service Agency last month suggested funding for this fiscal year would be depleted before the…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 27
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Russia and Turkey Hoping to Restore Economic Ties
…surfaced last week that the Russian military had informed Turkish intelligence about preparations for a coup just hours before it began. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Seafood Monitoring Rule Heads to White House for Review
…on harvest, landing and chain of custody of fish would be entered into a system already maintained by the federal government. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Consumers More Worried About Foodborne Illnesses over GMOs
…heard or read about food additives and ingredients, chemicals in food, or carcinogens in food?” 40 percent of respondents said yes. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
EPA Sets Scientific Advisory Panel Meeting on Glyphosate
…removed from its website in May a final report that essentially cleared glyphosate. The agency said the report was posted inadvertently. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Anti-Trade Talks Threaten TPP
…anti-trade campaigning makes it exceedingly difficult to get TPP through an already wary Congress, making passage not impossible but very unlikely. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farming Game Story
…at The Weekend Farmer. The Farming Game Software Edition: Building A Farm A quick demonstration of how easy it is to set up a farm’s look in The Farming Game….