…not exist for the agency’s Operating Loan Program. Currently, FSA loans are funding more than 113,000 borrowers, totaling nearly $23 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Food Production
Everett Griner talks about food production needing to double by 2050 in today’s Agri View. Food Production From: National Geographic Magazine Where Will We Find Enough Food to Feed 9…
Western View: Owens Valley Lessons
…every central valley farmer should see this area; yes it is incredibly scenic, but also, what could be a rich agricultural center now simply provides water to Los Angeles. You’ll…
Russia and Turkey Hoping to Restore Economic Ties
…surfaced last week that the Russian military had informed Turkish intelligence about preparations for a coup just hours before it began. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Seafood Monitoring Rule Heads to White House for Review
…on harvest, landing and chain of custody of fish would be entered into a system already maintained by the federal government. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Consumers More Worried About Foodborne Illnesses over GMOs
…heard or read about food additives and ingredients, chemicals in food, or carcinogens in food?” 40 percent of respondents said yes. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
EPA Sets Scientific Advisory Panel Meeting on Glyphosate
…removed from its website in May a final report that essentially cleared glyphosate. The agency said the report was posted inadvertently. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Anti-Trade Talks Threaten TPP
…anti-trade campaigning makes it exceedingly difficult to get TPP through an already wary Congress, making passage not impossible but very unlikely. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Hydroponic Farming
…AND optimize space in current agricultural settings. It is true that other technologies exist in order to address these problems independently. More sustainable forms of irrigation, for example, reduce strains…
NMPF Introduces FARM Environmental Stewardship Component
NMPF Introduces FARM Environmental Stewardship Component to Help Measure Progress Made by Dairy Farms in Sustainability Practices The Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program, administered by the National Milk Producers…
Brexit May Help UK Biotech Approval Process
…First Thing Today. Frywald says based on recent conversations, the UK will make biotech approval and implementation based solely on science. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Bayer, Monsanto, Still Far Apart on Merger Agreement
…Meanwhile, Bayer may not be willing to go much higher as shareholders would rather see Bayer invest in its pharmaceutical business. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Syngenta Calls Regulatory Talks Constructive
…the rankings as the top six suppliers fight for market share and financial power to drive research and new product releases. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Finalizing Pesticide Worker Safety Rule
…people seeking certification. The proposed rule applies only to those chemicals that pose a high health risk, including the herbicide atrazine. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….