…The Economics, The Media, The Politics Tom Hertz, economist at the USDA’s Economic Research Service, explained trends in the farm workforce, including declining immigration rates and rising labor costs. Even…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo Scholarship Available
…a company that values agricultural education as much as we do.” Download the application online at: www.worldagexpo.org/scholarships. Send completed applications to: International Agri-Center, “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship, 4500 South…
Applicants for Annual Scholarship Program Sought
…an accredited college or university Be enrolled in a field of agriculture (e.g. dairy science, animal/veterinary science, agricultural technical course, ag communications, etc.) or in a course of study with…
Efforts in Senate to Curb Antiquities Act Abuses
…conservationist in US history. Sand to Snow National Monument Sand to Snow National Monument Mojave Trails National Monument Mojave Trails National Monument Castle Mountains National Monument Mojave Trails National Monument…
November Pork Exports Set Record
…lamb are available from USMEF’s statistics web page. If you have questions, please contact Joe Schuele at jschuele@usmef.org or call 303-547-0030. NOTES: Export statistics refer to both muscle cuts and…
USDA Wants Dismissal of “Pork, the Other White Meat” Lawsuit
…limitations, that the plaintiffs didn’t show standing necessary to file the lawsuit, and didn’t show they were harmed by the sale. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Congress Trying to “REIN” in Regulations
…joined 23 other Senators in introducing a similar bill in the Senate, but Democrats are expected to block the bill there. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
South Korea Agrees to U.S. Egg Imports
…South Korea.” It’s good news for American producers who are coping with an oversupply of eggs that is driving down prices. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S.-Cuba Agricultural Trade Poised for Growth
…tourism in Cuba could also have a positive impact on agricultural trade as the country is introduced to more products and food services exported from the U.S. Zahniser said American…
Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts
Equal treatment of domestic and foreign growers, the need for extensive education, training and technical assistance and agricultural water provisions are among farmers’ top concerns as they implement the Food…
USDA Seeks National Mango Board Nominees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking membership nominations for six seats on the National Mango Board. Applications for the seats are due Feb. 22,…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Board Appointments
…Deming, N.M.; and David Mayhue of Fayetteville, Ark. Board members selected by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture administer the program. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) provides oversight of the National…
Syngenta Calls Palmer Amaranth No. 1 Weed to Watch For
…that integrates a portfolio of herbicides together with complementary practices like crop rotation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Image courtesy of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources…
Smithfield Cutting Back on Gestation Crates
…housed for a period, there’s no reason to give them a space so small they can’t turn around.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Image: Smithfield Foods…