…mean Mexico pulling out of negotiations immediately. Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau would also face immediate pressure to leave negotiations as well. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
National Farmers Organization Talks NAFTA
…country’s job market, either. “Agriculture is not an isolated industry, either,” Olson says, “because our American farmers create jobs for others.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
California President Leads 2017-18 National FFA
…western regions of the country. National officers commit to a year of service to the National FFA Organization. Each officer travels more than 100,000 national and international miles to interact…
USDA Offering $5 Million in Farm to School Grants
…training on the farm to school programs. Applications are due by December 8th, 2017. Application information is available online at www.fns.usda.gov. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Bloomberg Speculates Illegal Spraying Caused Dicamba Injuries
…of complaints prompted the Environmental Protection Agency to place to regulations for dicamba herbicides, including making the ingredient a restricted-use product. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Conaway Supports House Guest Worker Bill
…United Farm Workers and the AFL-CIO told Congress the bill would “create even more unfairness and dysfunction” in the immigration system. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Dairy Industry Applauds Introduction of School Milk Nutrition Act
…districts the option to offer a variety of milk types as part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Congress Member Questions Trump’s Ability to Withdraw From NAFTA
…is important that leveling the playing field for Wisconsin dairy farmers be a top priority,” as part of the NAFTA renegotiations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bureau Supports Proposed Safety Net Fix
…until early next year. Thatcher says the budget is very limited. Farm Bill That’s AFBF congressional relations director Mary Kay Thatcher. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Peterson Says Writing Farm Bill Will be a Challenge
…the Farm Bill process will be finished in the House by the end of this year. Finished Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Secretary Perdue on Confirmation of Greg Ibach Key USDA Post
…the knowledge he’s gained in the dozen years he has served as Nebraska’s Director of Agriculture. His expertise in a wide cross-section of agricultural issues will be invaluable to our…
Developing the Next Generation of California Farmers
Farm training is successfully preparing the next generation of farmers for agricultural careers, according to the report titled “Cultivating the Next Generation” from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC). The…
Celebrating National Pumpkin Day
…Celebrating National Pumpkin Day It’s the holiday fruit that grabs everyone’s attention this time of year, and every October 26th, Americans celebrate National Pumpkin Day. Scientists believe that pumpkins originated…
Egypt Issuing Wheat Import Guidelines to Tackle Trade Problems
…in the fiscal year that began in July, the premiums could add millions of dollars to the government’s food subsidy bill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….