…Committee’s subcommittee on nutrition called the idea of a Harvest Box a “bad idea that’s getting more attention than it deserves. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
No Deal After White House Biofuels Meeting
…role in the filing. Other refineries, including RFS opponent Valero, are pulling in solid profit margins in spite of the regulation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
National Farm Machinery Show Sets Record
Increase in Attendance, Ticket Sales and Exhibitors The 2018 edition of the National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS) closed Saturday with an increase in attendance and ticket sales, and a record…
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Agriculture Coalition’s Request to Halt California’s ‘False and Misleading’ Prop 65 Labeling of Glyphosate
…America, Missouri Farm Bureau, National Corn Growers Association, North Dakota Grain Growers Association, South Dakota Agri-Business Association and United States Durum Growers Association. From the National Association of Wheat Growers…
China Removes Duties On US Chicken
…is welcome news and a step in the right direction, and we’ll continue to work to reopen the Chinese market to U.S. broiler products and paws,” added National Chicken Council…
Still Time to be Counted in the 2017 Census of Agriculture
…of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Although the first deadline has just passed, NASS will continue to accept Census information through the spring to get a complete and…
Support for Farmers with Disabilities Through Innovative Technology
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced support for the Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities (AgrAbility). Funding is provided under the…
Confirmation of Northey for USDA Applauded
…as the Under Secretary for the Farm and Foreign Agricultural Service (FFAS) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In September of 2017, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD),…
Why You Should Recycle Pistachio Shells
As we all know, yesterday was National Pistachio Day. Save those pistachio shell hulls. Cathy Isom tells you why you should recycle pistachio shells. That’s coming up on This Land…
USDA Talks to Grocers About the “Harvest Box”
…plan has also come under fire for stigmatizing the poor and returning U.S. social-service policies to Great Depression food handout programs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Says Re-entering TPP is “possible”
…TPP would substantially improve the competitiveness of U.S. business, support millions of U.S. jobs, increase exports, increase wages, and benefit consumers.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Pressure Mounting in Mexico for NAFTA Round Seven
…finishing the talks at all, let alone by the end of March, feels like it might be a long way off. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2018 Conservation Innovation Grants
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is now accepting proposals for its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Up to $375,000 is available for one- to three-year grants. The…
Farm Groups Ask President Trump to Support Renewable Fuels Standard
…Farm Bureau Federation Roger Johnson, President National Farmers Union Gordon Stoner, President National Association of Wheat Growers Don Bloss, Chairman National Sorghum Producers cc: Secretary Perdue, Secretary Perry, Administrator Pruitt…