…to Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts and Ranking Democrat Debbie Stabenow, calls both a “worthy candidate” for the nominated positions. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bill This Fall “High Hurdle” for Senate
…2018 Farm Bill would start within the next eight weeks, making House work on the Farm bill just two weeks away. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Japan Interested in Multi-nation Trade Agreements, Not Bilateral Trade
…trip, says they are hopeful that Vice President Mike Pence will make progress on the issue during talks planned for October. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Young Producer’s Perspective on the Dairy Business
…junior member. Credit Visit www.holsteinusa.com to learn more. by the Holstein Association USA with Andy Birch, Maple Grove Farm, Derby, Vermont From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA/NIFA Needs Stakeholder Input on Food, Agriculture Priorities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is soliciting stakeholder input on the emerging needs and opportunities in food and agricultural sciences. Through this…
Forest Service Wildland Fire Suppression Costs Exceed $2 Billion
…the Forest Service passed the $2 billion milestone, Perdue renewed his call for Congress to fix the way the agency’s fire suppression efforts are funded. “Forest Service spending on fire…
FSMA Agricultural Water Compliance Extension?
…agricultural water requirements. A summit to address the practicality and efficacy of agricultural water standards is also being planned for early 2018. More information will become available later in the…
Higher Ag Exports in 2017 and a Trade Surplus Next Year
…preliminary forecast for 2018 exports, which they say will come in at $139 billion, slightly lower than predictions for this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Plant-Based Food Sales Up 8 Percent from 2016
…last year. Bruce Friedrich, Good Food Institute Executive Director, calls it a revolution that’s taking place in the plant-based meat space. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
European Court Rules Against GMO Ban
…with the ruling and hopeful it will lead to similar science-based stances on genetic engineering in Europe during the years ahead. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Sunset Proposal in NAFTA 2.0
…of trade agreements are their certainty and “a sunset provision removes any such certainty and will significantly damage investment and trade.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Medfly Quarantine Issued in Los Angeles County
…the detection of two adult males, nine females, and 55 larvae. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), along with the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, and the California Department of…
Urban Agriculture Bill Introduced in U.S. House
…ranchers and producers as a tool for economic development. The legislation is supported by the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition and Farmers Market Coalition. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….
OTA Files Lawsuit Against USDA Over Organic Livestock Standards
…are set.” The Association also alleges that USDA violated the Administrative Procedure Act because the repeated delays were issued without any public process. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….