The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced five grants totaling more than $2.5 million for agricultural research that is funded jointly with national…
FY18 Federal Budget Very Concerning
The National Cotton Council says the Trump Administration’s fiscal year 2018 budget proposal includes a number of extremely concerning program reductions and eliminations that, if implemented, would severely compromise policies…
USFRA Unveils Agriculture in America Sustainability Report at Sustainable Brands Conference
First-ever Agriculture in America Sustainability Report by USFRA highlights examples of exemplary sustainable farming practices on farms across the nation. This week at the Sustainable Brands Conference, a national event…
ChemChina Plans a Second Merger
…over a year, ChemChina has revealed very little about its financing plans other than a mix of loans, equity, and support. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Brazil Launching Four New Probes Into JBS
…futures, derivatives, and JBS stock, all ordered by JBS and other companies. According to plea-bargain testimony, the controlling shareholders in JBS say Brazil President Michel Temer (Muh-shel’ Tuh-Mehr’) received approximately…
China/U.S. Beef Import Discussions Moving Faster
…Department of Agriculture says it’s great news for American farmers who will be able to pursue business in China that’s been lost by a rival beef producer, Brazil. As a…
EPA Is The Top Target for Budget Cuts
…the president’s budget respects the American taxpayer. “This budget supports EPA’s highest priorities with federal funding for priority work in infrastructure, air and water quality,” Pruitt says, “and it ensures…
White House Budget Proposal Cuts Ag Spending $46 Billion
…costs for federal inspectors at meat plants in two years by adding $600 million in user fees for the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. From the National Association of…
Ag Groups Respond to White House Budget Cuts
President Trump’s Budget is an Assault on the Farm Safety Net and Rural Communities, National Farmers Union Says President Donald J. Trump issued the detailed fiscal year 2018 federal budget…
Proposed Ag Budget Fails Farmers, Ranchers, Farm Bureau President Says
Duvall The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The American Farm Bureau Federation and its members are concerned about the federal budget deficit. However,…
Culver’s Donates 238 Blue Jackets to FFA
…agricultural industry and supports future Ag leaders. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Learn more about Culver’s “Thank You Farmers” program and their continuing support of FFA….
Consumers Overwhelmed by Conflicting Food Information
…are among the findings of the International Food Information Council Foundation’s 12th Annual Food and Health Survey. “As in previous years, the Food and Health Survey has shown that Americans…
Boston Market Commits to GAP Animal Welfare Standards
…gluten. The antibiotic-free pledge is set to begin early next year. Boston Market has more than 450 locations around the country. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Crop Insurance Industry Fears Budget Cuts
…Report stressed that the president’s budget is a “wish list” and cuts to crop insurance will meet opposition on Capitol Hill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….