…the White House uses the information to help identify significant climate risks facing the federal government and craft appropriate federal responses. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
House Ag Chair Says Farm Bill Work Could Possibly Finish This Year
…in the Senate this week mean the Farm Bill process can move forward. Budget Conaway is still planning for the farm bill process in the House to wrap up within…
Dicamba Label Features New Guidelines for 2018 Growing Season
…certain cases of dicamba drifting. The goal of the new label requirements is to prevent as much off-target drift as possible. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Strengthens Agricultural Sciences at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…production by integrating indigenous farming knowledge with modern agricultural methods. Austin Community College will develop new associate degrees in sustainable agriculture to increase access to agricultural sciences careers for underrepresented…
Farm City Wednesday, 10-25-17
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Plant-Based Foods Increasing in Popularity
…“I dreamed of cheeseburgers.” The most common reason though was from mothers who said they wanted to ensure a healthy pregnancy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Nestle Leaving Grocery Manufacturers Association
…Soup Company announced it would leave the trade group in July, in part due to differences in opinion on GMO labeling. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NCGA Offers Reminder on Dicamba Label Changes
The National Corn Growers Association is urging farmers to be aware of the label changes for dicamba herbicides next year. NCGA says farmers interested in using dicamba as part of…
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Lists Farm Bill Priorities
…National Council of Farmer Cooperatives has supported farmer cooperatives since 1929 and represents more than 2,000 local farmer cooperatives throughout the nation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Korea Sends KORUS Analysis, Says No to Opening Ag Trade
…reached.” He also reported that the demands by the U.S. for additional openness in the agricultural sector are something “completely unacceptable.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Committee Advances Chief Ag Negotiator Nominee
…the White House agreed that agriculture exports are key to addressing the U.S. trade deficit as part of the NAFTA talks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Food Evolution Explores GMO Concerns
…emotionally charged topic. Folta described Kennedy’s work as a filmmaker as being “even-handed” and “socially responsible.” Funding for the production was provided by the Institute of Food Technologists, an international,…
Register for the Latino Farmer Conference
…online. The Latino Farmer Conference brings together the Spanish speaking farming community with the agriculture industry, agribusinesses, and sustainability advocates for a day of workshops and networking with fellow farmers….
Farm City Tuesday, 10-24-17
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