…right now. Surprisingly, this is not what is expected from those who give us these long-range forecast. I think I will check my Old Farmers Almanac. That’s Agri View for…
USDA Expands Focus on Program Integrity Across All Nutrition Programs
…and American taxpayers,” said Lipps. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) administers 15 nutrition assistance programs, including the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs, the Child and Adult Care…
MLB Fans Predicted to Eat More than 19 Million Hot Dogs in 2018
It’s a marriage of two American icons — baseball and hot dogs — and the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) estimates that baseball fans will consume more than…
Lighthizer Hopeful of New NAFTA Deal
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told CNBC television Wednesday he is “hopeful” there will be compromise and a deal reached on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). His comments…
KORUS Agreement a Relief to Agriculture
…U.S. and allow more imports of U.S. autos. The U.S. agreed to exempt South Korea from Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Global Crop Protection Groups Announce Data Transparency
Global crop protection associations have agreed to a safety data transparency initiative. CropLife America announced the partnership with its European counterpart as a voluntary commitment to enable more public access…
Agri View: Spotted Lanternfly- A New Insect to Fear
…of Agriculture Everett Griner talks about the Spotted Lanternfly. A new insect everyone should fear in today’s Agri View. Well, we have enough bugs and insects for farmers to deal…
Secretary Perdue Issues USDA Statement on Plant Breeding Innovation
…plant traits more quickly and precisely, potentially saving years or even decades in bringing needed new varieties to farmers. “With this approach, USDA seeks to allow innovation when there is…
Farmers for America – a Movie About the Present and the Future
California farmers Megan Brown and Paul Grieve On Ag Day last week, the Center for Land Based Learning hosted a screening of a wonderful film, “Farmers for America,” created by…
Almond Matters: Celebrating Women in Agriculture
…programs that help to develop leadership characteristics in the next generation of California farmers. She commented on the growing diversity in the younger generation of agriculturalists will become even more…
Trade Coalition Launches Effort Against U.S. Tariffs
…market access” for U.S. farmers. The coalition was originally formed to protect agriculture’s interest in the North American Free Trade Agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
McConnell Introduces Hemp legislation
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell this week announced legislation he intends to introduce in the Senate to support hemp farmers. The Hemp Farming Act of 2018 will legalize hemp as…
Veterinarians Take to Capitol Hill
Nearly 100 veterinarians took to the nation’s capital earlier this week to discuss farm bill priorities. While lawmakers are on break this week, the American Veterinary Medical Association held its…
Deputy Secretary Censky to Keynote Farm Foundation Workshop
…the National Press Club, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, April 10, and Wednesday, April 11. Learn more and how to register at www.FarmFondation.org. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….