…appeal. Class action lawsuits have been approved in several other states, including Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio, and South Dakota. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
No More Brazilian Beef for Now
…the USDA is satisfied that the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture has taken the appropriate corrective actions. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has been inspecting all the meat products coming…
GoFundMe for Mika Exceeds Goal
…Foods director of government relations in Washington, D.C., and a former senior director of legislative affairs for the American Meat Institute. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EU, Japan, Within Reach of Trade Agreement
…to do without the group’s biggest economy. The European Union currently accounts for roughly 10 percent of Japan’s total foreign trade. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Eastern Canada Dairy Producers Get Quota Increase
…Secretary Sonny Perdue recently stated “the supply has to be managed,” adding that Canada has “created a glut on the market.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue Comments on Rural Broadband Needs
…see a national plan” because each area is different. While there will not be a national footprint, Purdue said that the Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development offices would look at…
Agri View: Dangerous Jobs
…a firefighter is a dangerous job. When a policeman or fireman loses his life, it makes national news. When did you see any news about a farmer’s death? Actually, farming…
Late-Harvest Processing Peaches Bring More Green
New cost studies released by the UC ANR Agricultural Issues Center and UC Cooperative Extension show that peach growers could net roughly $800 more per acre from late-harvest processing peaches…
Ag Committee Features University Leaders in Agricultural Research
…our agricultural research system. While our nation’s serious budget issues must be addressed, we must do so without jeopardizing our status as the world leader in cutting-edge agricultural research.” Written…
UC ANR Vice President Testifies Before House Ag Committee
…California is the country’s top agricultural state. “California’s $47 billion agricultural sector has depended on UC ANR, in partnership with our UC campuses, for the stream of new technologies and…
China Plans Bird Flu Vaccine for Poultry
…down live poultry markets around the country, hitting demand for eggs and the native yellow-feather chickens, commonly sold in such marketplaces. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Study: TPP Withdrawal Creates Export Loss for U.S., Gains for Canada
…access to the U.S., and that fruit and vegetable exports, processed food products, and pork and poultry would likewise do well. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Renegotiations to Take Center Stage
…complete overhaul,” adding that the overhaul should include issues like labor, currency manipulation, and industry specific issues regarding dairy and wine. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Pledges to Include Rural Broadband in Infrastructure Plan
…pick for a key Department of Agriculture undersecretary post, also attended the events. Northey currently serves as Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….