…caused U.S. corn prices to plummet. China later approved the trait for import, and Syngenta denies any wrongdoing in the case. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NCBA Applauds Another 90-Day Delay in Electronic Logging Device Mandate
Mandate Was To Have Taken Effect on Sunday, March 18 Kevin Kester National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Transportation’s…
ARS Scientist Leads $1 Million Funded Consortium to Seek Honey Bee Disease Controls
…ester, can kill the mite without harming the bee. Photo by Scott Bauer Agricultural Research Service (ARS) entomologist Steven Cook will be leading a $1 million funded international consortium of…
UCR Researchers Receive Grant to Improve Pollinator Health
…from UCR’s Office of Research and Economic Development, College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences, and Department of Entomology, the project will total almost $1 million. Lauren Ponisio Assistant professor of…
Commodity Classic Attendance Tops 8,000
…Commodity Classic is presented by the American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The 2019 Commodity…
Early Stage Ag Tech Investments Up 29 Percent
Investments in the early stages of agricultural technology in 2017 increased 29 percent, compared to 2016. AgFunder, a self-proclaimed online investment marketplace for agricultural technology, reports early stage investment in…
U.S. Will Engage With TPP-11 Countries Regarding Fair Trade
…will enter into force 60 days after six of the 11 countries ratify the deal, which is expected early next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Hartzler Introduces Legislation to Address Broadband in Farm Bill
…second upload, and this bill would increase the baseline to 25 megabits per second download and three megabits per second upload. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Peterson: House Ag Plans Farm Bill Mark-up Soon
…any significant changes to the bill. The Senate is expected to consider it’s version of the bill in committee next month. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
An Orchard Becomes a Community’s Jewel
…healthy foods and snacks and were suffering from chronic illness.. Being located near Ontario International Airport, close to Los Angeles, the area is primarily commercial and there aren’t many grocery…
USDA/NIFA Invests in Exploratory Research
…America’s flagship competitive grants program for foundational and translational research, education, and extension projects in the food and agricultural sciences. “We have made tremendous strides with conventional agricultural practices,” said…
Organic Herbs & Female Empowerment: A NRCS Success Story
…Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Imperial, Arambula was able to apply for funding to purchase a newer, more efficient tractor while increasing air quality, which she received in April 2017….
USDA Decides Not to Impose Additional Regulatory Requirements for Organic Producers and Handlers
…organic regulations could have a negative effect on voluntary participation in the National Organic Program, including real costs for producers and consumers. The existing robust organic livestock and poultry regulations…
Celebrating National Plant a Flower Day
…in motion for spring, because its National Plant a Flower Day. Each year this day is dedicated to the planting of flowers and looking forward to the spring season. You…