…of Arkansas on Sunday, the Agriculture Secretary said: “We’ll do everything in our power” to help farmers impacted by the flooding. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Changes Needed in Farm Bill Safety Net Outlined at Senate Hearing
…as well as the National Milk Producers Federation, of which MMPA is a member. His full testimony can be found here. Siemen said that the MPP is designed to help…
Canada Offers Potential U.S. Ethanol Export Growth
…U.S. ethanol industry is suggesting, however, would provide additional opportunities for U.S. ethanol export sales. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: U.S. Grains Council U.S. Ethanol…
ChemChina Secures Shareholder Approval of Syngenta Takeover
…shareholders and payment of special dividends to holders of Swiss-listed shares. ChemChina has said it will keep Syngenta’s headquarters in Switzerland. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Avian Influenza Found in Mexico
…detected across Asia, Europe, Africa and in the United States in recent months, leading to the culling of millions of birds. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Senate Bill Would Protect Farmworkers
…legally. They would eventually be eligible for a green card or legal permanent residency, which opens the door to earning citizenship. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Free Trade, Relationships Key To Market Competitiveness In South Korea
…important customer for U.S. products, including grains. South Korea is now the fifth largest market for U.S. agricultural exports, totaling $6.2 billion in purchases in 2016. The country was the…
Federal Policies on Rural Issues Gain Attention
After a week in which the Trump administration turned its attention to policies that affect farmers and ranchers, California agricultural leaders said they’re encouraged by much of what they heard….
Urban School Food Alliance Responds to School Nutrition Standard
…increasing the use of compostable items in school food service. We look forward to continuing our close partnership with the USDA to enhance “The Greatest Hidden Treasure in America”- the…
Record Volume for U.S. Pork Exports in March; Beef Exports Remain Strong
U.S. pork and beef exports capped a strong first quarter with excellent March results that included a new record volume for pork, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled…
Notice of Determination of Changes to the National Poultry Improvement Plan Program Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is updating the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) Program Standards. In a previous notice, the Agency proposed changes to…
Perdue Planning First Farm Policy Speech
…D.C. was to Kansas City, Missouri, to tour agriculture facilities and host a town hall meeting at the American Royal complex. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
FDA to Address Agricultural Biotechnology Misinformation
…the initiative be developed in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, and include the “publication and distribution of science-based educational information.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
2016 California Wine Sales in U.S. Hit New Record
…and purchases. The number of on- and off-premise locations is about 120,000 more than a decade ago. Consumers are finding more in store restaurants and bars and also wine service…