…his service, writing, “Your forthright nature and willingness to listen served the Commission and our country well. Your leadership stabilized an agency reeling from previous mismanagement and your personal engagement…
Lone Star Ranch Named 2016 California Leopold Conservation Award® Recipient
…latest project will restore approximately 150 acres of native black and white oak in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold,…
How Much Turkey to Buy
…That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How Much Turkey to Buy According to the National Turkey Foundation, some 46-million turkeys will be consumed on Thanksgiving this year. In…
Mexico Loaded Up on Corn Ahead of U.S. Election
…10 million metric tons or more of corn each year. Mexico is the number one buyer of U.S. corn and pork. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ousted Kansas Representative Wants Top USDA Post
…relationship with congressional leaders.” Glickman says: “You cannot have burned bridges,” adding “You have to work with Congress” as USDA Secretary. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Conaway Open to Farm Bill Split
…opposed by many farm and anti-hunger groups. Before the election, Farm Bill talks were expected to start sometime in early 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Rural Mainstreet Index Still Weak for November
…straight month the index has languished below growth neutral 50.0. The November farm equipment-sales index increased to 15.4 from 13.1 from October. “Weakness in farm income and low agricultural commodity…
Back to the Future? H-2A Program Growth
…non-immigrant foreign workers for seasonal agricultural labor. The program provides temporary visas to workers and requires the employer to provide approved housing among other specifications. University of California Davis professor…
U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions
…grocery stores and restaurants; institutional sources like school cafeterias; and industrial sources like factory lunchrooms. USDA’s Economic Research Service estimates that the amount of food that went uneaten at the…
Bayer Taking Steps to Fund Monsanto Acquisition
…in the European Union in the first quarter of next year and to U.S. authorities by the end of this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Lawmakers Mixed on WRDA Lame-duck Changes
…the deal to clear the Senate. Inhofe said he was still “optimistic there will be a deal” during the lame-duck session. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada Cattle Producers urge Trade Fight if Trump Revives COOL
…tariffs go into place immediately.” However, he added that until it’s clear how Trump might approach COOL, no action is necessary. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
New Zealand Wants to Talk Trade with Trump
…Zealand’s Parliament approved legislation last week allowing the nation to join TPP, despite the likelihood the trade deal will not proceed. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump Election Leaves Agriculture Awaiting Clarification on Issues
…report predicts agriculture markets may be impacted by foreign exchange volatility in the short term as Trump takes office in January. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….