…California experienced average to slightly above average precipitation. The forecast for Water Year 2017 is uncertain. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center currently sees slightly better than…
Support for Minority and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…has been invested through the program to help minority and veteran farmers and ranchers. Find a list of the funded organizations online at USDA dot gov (www.usda.gov) From the National…
FDA Allows Peanuts to be called “Healthy”
…for the use of the term “healthy” in the labeling of food products is open until January 26th of next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NCBA Joins Calls for Withdrawal of Proposed Estate Tax Regulations
…tax, and in some cases, are put out of business. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Proposed Estate Tax Regulations Threaten Family…
China Wants GMOs, Citizens Don’t
…farmers in China do not use GM crops, the nation does, however, allow imports of GM crops to enter the country. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NCGA Applauds WRDA House Passage
…of the year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Corn Growers Association The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5303, the Water Resources and Development…
Farm Economy Slumping into Fourth Quarter 2016
…in rural areas. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Farm Income In August, expectations for 2016 farm income were revised…
State Proposes Regulation on Pesticide Use
California announces proposed rules on agricultural pesticide use near schools and child day-care centers The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has released a proposed regulation that would give further…
Funding Available for Specialty Crop Research
…research and extension planning projects. SCRI also encourages projects involving international partnerships. Applicants must clearly describe and demonstrate how international activities proposed in applications submitted to SCRI will contribute to…
Citrus Crop Forecast Live Coverage Wednesday, October 12
A unique new sponsor targeting Florida citrus growers will result in broadcast “from location” in Italy The annual October citrus crop forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural…
Putin Tells Russia to Not Hurry Grain Movement
…tough Soviet times when the nation had to import American wheat. Now, Russia is expected to be the biggest wheat exporter. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Judge Allows Syngenta Corn Case to Continue as Class Action Suit
…pursue their claims against Syngenta.” Syngenta says it is not responsible for the losses and may appeal the District Court’s decision. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Arkansas Representative Introduces Tax Deferred Savings Bill for Farmers
…House Ways and Means Committee for consideration. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: U.S. Representative Rick Crawford Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-1) introduced H.R. 6167, the Farm…
USDA GMO Labeling Study Waiting on Funding
…The mandatory labeling bill allows for scannable codes on food packaging that directs consumers to label information online through a smartphone. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….