…says that would only come about if “the situation got very extreme.” African Swine Fever still hasn’t been found in the U.S. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA/FDA Meeting on What to Call Cell-Cultured Meat
…Kester, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President, calls the products “lab-grown fake meat” and says those manufacturers should not be permitted to use the term “beef.” Source: National Association of Farm…
Celebrating National Oatmeal Day
In today’s program, Cathy Isom is celebrating America’s favorite breakfast food. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Oatmeal Day Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, or dinner,…
John Deere Gives Significant Grant to National FFA Organization
…FFA, John Deere, and the agriculture industry. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Read more about John Deere providing the Community Engagement Grant to the National FFA Organization….
Federal Reserve: NAFTA 2.0 Won’t Help Dairy Industry
…still needs congressional approval, Canada agreed to drop restrictions, allowing U.S. producers to supply up to 3.6 percent of Canada’s dairy market. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Drought Monitor: Wet Harvest Continues Next Week
…early this week, with the expecting of further progress. However, that progress, given the forecast, looks to be stalled again next week. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Grain Industry Seeks to Modernize Global Ag Commodity Trade
…efficiency and transparency by replacing other manual, paper-based processes tied to contracts, invoices and payments, with a more modern, digitally based approach. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Annual Soil Health Summit Event Opens to Public for First Time
…we can truly share insights on how the fields are changing over time.” Registration is open from the Soil Health Summit website Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Announces 2019 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…Agricultural Research Center. A nominal fee covers transportation and a boxed lunch. Visit the Agricultural Outlook Forum website to register, reserve discounted room rates, join the pre-forum field trip, or…
Trump Hints at Naming Wheeler Permanent EPA Administrator
…E15 sales to year-round without Congressional approval, a move ordered by President Trump and applauded by many agriculture groups earlier this month. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Blames Food Scraps for ASF Outbreak
…will set up a registration system for vehicles transporting live hogs, poultry and other livestock to control the spread of the disease. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China-owned Smithfield Foods Eligible for U.S. Trade Relief
…still a U.S.-based company employing thousands of Americans and that its U.S. meat products are made in its nearly 50 domestic facilities. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
President Trump to Speak at the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo
…members. Over time, it is has become a tradition of the National FFA Organization to invite the sitting president to make remarks during its annual national convention and expo. Former…
Trump, China, To Talk Trade at G20
…tariffs on agricultural products “would be most welcome.” Formal talks have stalled since August as the U.S. accused China of unwilling to engage on trade issues. Source: National Association of…