…the expected rate of return, GAO says the federal crop insurance program could save hundreds of millions of dollars a year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Nations Sign Non-Disclosure Agreement
…negotiations, expires four years after negotiations conclude. Further negotiations on revamping NAFTA are due to start in Mexico City September first. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Disease Resistant Strawberry Research Gets Funding Boost
…from UC Davis include agricultural economist Rachael Goodhue, plant pathologist Thomas Gordon, and plant scientists Julia Harshman and Thomas Poorten. Other key collaborators are Oleg Daugovish with UC Agricultural and…
New Food Labeling Regulation in Development by USDA Should Not Disparage Biotechnology, Mislead Consumers
…the foods they eat, according to the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF). In comments filed with USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service, NMPF said it supports a strict, science-based approach in determining…
Agriculture Looks for Ways to Boost Exports
…in the balance, the U.S.’s trading partners are not waiting, but working on trade deals of their own, without the U.S. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Swine Disease Monitoring System in Development
…decide on a consensus of risk to the U.S. pork industry. The system is expected to be ready early next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Amazon Cleared to Take Over Whole Foods
…Foods does. While speculation remains over what Amazon intends to do with the deal, nothing has been confirmed as of yet. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
McDonald’s Announces Global Antibiotic Phase Out
…forward to engaging farmers and veterinarians in the responsible use of antibiotics is key to our vision of preserving antibiotic effectiveness. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
IBM Announces New Food Traceability Program
…grocery store shelves and halting any additional spread of illness. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Frank Yiannas, Walmart’s Vice President of Food Safety, explains how Walmart…
Stabenow Supports Call to Withdraw Clovis Nomination
…gesture by the administration to the American people that they’re dedicated to rooting out the most hateful voices in our society. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Brazil Slaps Tariff on U.S. Ethanol
…all parties involved. The groups will work through all of the channels available to encourage that this idea is reversed immediately. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Almond Board: Almond Achievement Award
…Achievement Award The Almond Board of California recognizes an industry or allied industry member annually who has added value to the California Almond industry through long-term service, contributions or…
Knowing the Rules for Drones in Agriculture
…used in agriculture. “Whether you’re using drones for fun or business, you really have to pay attention to the requirements,” said Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner, Marilyn Kinoshita. A drone cannot…
NIFA Invests $35 Million in Specialty Crop Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced 12 new grants totaling $35 million for science-based solutions and new technology for the specialty crop…