…Portugal abstained. The European Commission is now set to renew the five-year license before December 15th, when the current license expires. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
FSA County Election Deadline Looming
…to 11 elected members who serve three-year terms of office. One-third of county committee seats are up for election each year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Biodiesel Industry Lobbying for Tax Credit
…proposal offered up a reduction in advanced biofuels, of which biodiesel fills roughly 90 percent and a flatline of biomass-based diesel. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Eliminating Poultry Trade Barriers Part of NAFTA Negotiation Objectives
…objectives. However, Lighthizer issued a statement last week that said he was “concerned about the lack of headway” in NAFTA talks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Group Issues Report on Trade Without NAFTA
…they would face tariffs averaging nearly four percent on exports to Canada and a lofty 11 percent on exports to Mexico. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
2017 Census of Agriculture Gets Underway
Questionnaires being sent to over 3 million U.S. producers The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) starts mailing the 2017 Census of Agriculture to the nation’s…
Perdue Announces National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board Appointments
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the appointment of six members to serve on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. The terms for these appointees are effective immediately and expire…
Register for New Educational Program for Beginning Farmers
…and Beginning Farmer Resource Coordinator for FGF. “We’re trying to cultivate the next generation of farmers.” The nine-month program is designed to provide aspiring farmers with a foundation of agricultural…
Celebrating National French Toast Day
Cathy Isom lets you know why you’ll need plenty of milk, eggs and bread to start your day today. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National French…
Former BPI Employees Apply for Financial Aid Fund
…fell off following a series of media reports that referred to the company’s Lean Finely Textured Beef product as “pink slime.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives
…from Montana, will go to Senate and congressional offices. The annual tree-lighting ceremony at the Capitol is scheduled for December 6th. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ethanol Groups Applaud EPA Point of Obligation Announcement
…in the production, distribution and use of renewable fuels in the U.S. and would reduce the cost of fuel for consumers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trade Tops China, Canada Meeting Agenda
…agricultural products. Officials from China say a potential bilateral trade deal with Canada would boost economic integration in the Asia-Pacific region. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Survey Shows Young Farmers Ready to Defy Odds
…agenda includes addressing land access, student debt management, and increasing the skilled agricultural workforce. The survey can be found at www.youngfarmers.org. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….