…also expressed opposition to the tax plan, as the organization says eliminating Section 199 “would raise taxes on millions of farmers.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Invests $2.5 Billion in Rural Electric Infrastructure
…CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. “USDA is an important partner helping us illuminate rural America and empower the communities we serve. That partnership is critical to co-ops’…
Perdue Statement on House Passage of Resilient Federal Forests Act
…firefighting. This year, the Forest Service has spent in excess of $2.5 billion fighting wildfires. Perdue issued the following statement: “Proper, proactive management of our national forests is essential so…
Celebrate National Deviled Egg Day
Cathy Isom fills us in about the egg and celebrating a centuries-old favorite party side dish. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrate National Deviled Egg Day Deviled…
FMC Closes Transaction with DuPont
…transaction makes FMC Agricultural Solutions the fifth largest crop protection chemical company in the world by revenue, with estimated annual revenue of approximately $3.8 billion. From the National Association of…
Senators Urge FCC To Ensure Affordable Rural Broadband Access
…that the FCC is best positioned to identify a solution to the budget shortfall and ensure broadband access for rural America. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Pork Imports to Increase
…from China offset by stronger demand from Mexico, Rabobank still expects total exports for 2017 to be higher than in 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cruz Outlines Hold on Northey Nomination, Wants RFS Meeting
…before the end of this month, as the deadline for the Environmental Protection Agency to release its final RFS volume requirements. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Another Successful California Small Farm Conference
The 2017 California Small Farm Conference was held on October 29 and 30 at the Robert Cabral Agricultural Center in Stockton. The two-day event was an opportunity for farmers’ market…
Agri View: Tree Damage from Storms
Everett Griner talks about the agricultural impact of tree damage caused by storms in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses various types of tree damage from recent hurricanes and what the…
USDA Aims to Improve Food and Nutrition Education for Low-Income Communities
…Projects Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Sitka, Alaska, $69,976 Uncommon Good, Claremont, California, $400,000 Community Services Unlimited Inc., Los Angeles, California, $400,000 Project Worthmore, Aurora, Colorado, $400,000 Re:Vision International, Denver, Colorado,…
Celebrating National Vinegar Day
…on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Vinegar Day Every year on November 1st America recognizes one of the best household products around, celebrating National Vinegar Day. Vinegar consists mainly…
Cheerios Ditches Gluten-Free Label in Canada
…gluten-free. However, the grain is at high risk for contamination from gluten-filled wheat, barley or rye. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Image courtesy of General Mills….
Campbell Soup Company Joins Plant Based Lobbying Group
…and vegan households any longer.” Campbell says the company hopes the partnership will help it expand access to its plant-based offerings. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….