…vote on final passage. While as expected, Vermont’s Senators oppose the bill, farm-state Democrats largely supported the Roberts-Stabenow compromise last week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
Brexit Could Bring Market, Policy Impacts for U.S. Grains
…vote will put the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership talks between the United States and the European Union in potential jeopardy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Lawsuit Filed Against Hormel’s “Natural” Products
…USDA’s definition of “natural” is: “A product containing no artificial ingredient or added color and is only minimally processed.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service …
Canada Proposes Stronger Rules for Antimicrobial Drugs
…allow for improved monitoring of antimicrobial use, and introduce an easier way for manufacturers to sell low-risk veterinary health products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
Third largest Hog Producer using Wheat in Feed
…The company detailed that wheat can replace around 50 percent of corn for young pigs and 100 percent for adult pigs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Announces Support for Next Generation Farmers
…to include military veterans. Proposals for these competitive grants must be received by July 29th, 2016, at grants dot gov (www.grants.gov). From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
Tools to Help Dairy Farmers
NMPF Offers Updated Tools to Help Dairy Farmers Enrolling in Margin Protection Program for 2017 The National Milk Producers Federation has updated its Margin Protection Program website –futurefordairy.com – with…
Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook
by Agnes Perez and Gustavo Ferreira, USDA Economic Research Service Lower Supplies Boost Early-Summer Prices for Sweet Cherries and Melons In late June, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released…
Food Security
Food Security of Developing Countries Expected To Improve Through 2026 as Food Prices Fall and Incomes Rise by Stacey Rosen, Karen Thome, and Birgit Meade USDA Economic Research Service staff…
Drone Data Becomes Cheaper with FAA Rules
…the cost of drone service. “Currently with our exemption by FAA to fly commercially, we have to have a licensed aircraft pilot and a co-pilot or an observer,” Hull says….
Every Kid In A Park
…hiking at Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Credit NPS photo by Will Elder, Golden Gate National Recreation Area As part of President Obama’s commitment to protect our nation’s unique outdoor…
Agri View: The Computer Age
…computer models of the crop fields with information about the differences in soil structure, elevation, slope, fertility and drainage. This information can be deployed to design a system of agricultural…
Agri View: Golf Course Farming?
…previous form: farmland. It’s not widely reported outside of golf circles, but the fact is: In almost every way, golf is a declining sport. The National Golf Foundation declared that,…
Partnerships Formed for Temperance Flat Research
…a significant step forward. Groups signed a memorandum of understanding to begin the research that is needed for the project. From: Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) A partnership between San…