…crossing these rare genetics, we have demonstrated the ability to create exactly what the market desires.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
CA Water Agencies File Suit Against Reclamation
…redistribution of Central Valley Project and State Water Project water supplies away from urban and agricultural uses and have jeopardized the water supply for waterfowl and wildlife refuges. Since 2008…
Conaway on Senate’s Biotechnology Labeling Bill
…of biotechnology to be labeled. “After spending the past week and a half studying the legislation and meeting with agricultural producers, along with a variety of other stakeholders, I have…
Drone Rules Ease Concerns, Should Increase Ownership
…Hull says this will make drone service cheaper for consumers, eliminating having to pay for the cost of a pilot and second person to be involved. Hull also believes this…
Senate Passes GMO Labeling Legislation
…and CEO of the Grocery Manufacturers Association and CFSAF co-chair. “Nearly 1,100 organizations in the food-producing community are united behind this bill to set a uniform, national standard that protects…
Hot Dog Etiquette
…coming up on This Land of Ours. Hot Dog Etiquette From: the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council Hot Dog Etiquette Everyday Guidance for Eating America’s Sacred Food This informative…
Military Leaders on Agriculture and National Security
…between agricultural policy and national security. This is the fifth hearing in the committee’s hearing series focused on national security. Members heard from a panel of former military leaders who…
NMPF on Biotech Labeling Amendment
…Obama’s signature, we can establish a national framework to provide information to consumers without stigmatizing agricultural biotechnology and complicating how companies market foods in interstate commerce.” NMPF expressed its appreciation…
National Hot Dog Month
…favorite that Americans can’t get enough of. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Hot Dog Month From: National Hot Dog and Sausage Council National Hot Dog and…
Agri View: Direct Marketing
Everett Griner talks about farmers using direct marketing in today’s Agri View. Direct Marketing From: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Farmers Markets and Direct-to-Consumer Marketing Farmers markets are an integral part…
Farm Bureau Entrepreneurship Challenge in Judging Phase
…competition to focus on entrepreneurs working in food and agricultural businesses. All applications include a business plan, video pitch, and photo, and will be reviewed by judges. The top ten…
Conaway re: Global Food Security Act
…2016. “As I have mentioned before, the agricultural community is proud to have long played a crucial role in the effort to alleviate hunger and enhance food security across the…
Almond Forecast Up
…last year’s crop, according to a survey conducted by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The forecast is based on 900 thousand bearing acres. Production for the Nonpareil variety is forecast…
Senate to Vote on GMO Bill
…it will follow the spirit of the law in crafting the rules and will require labeling for all GMO ingredients. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…