…Georgia, has received widespread support from agricultural trade groups and is expected to receive little resistance from the Senate Agriculture Committee. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Japan, Germany, Pledge to Work Together on Free Trade
…meeting of TPP nations last week in Chile focusing on the next chapter of the trade agreement without the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Stabenow Asking for USDA Bird Flu Response Information
…international trade questions about the presence of HPAI in U.S. commercial flocks, including restrictions that other countries place on imports of U.S. poultry. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Agri View: “Waste” Labeling
…official engaged in finding the best warning told reporters that Americans still waste 30 to 40 percent of the food farmers produce. Americans waste more than any other country. So,…
Building a Reliable, Low-Cost Device to Measure Moisture in Grain Bags
…Agency for International Development project called the “Feed the Future Innovation Lab for the Reduction of Post-Harvest Loss.” Read more about the new moisture meter in the March 2017 issue…
Kern County’s Farm Day in the City This Week
…machinery, livestock and commodities as well as demonstrations on ag-specific issues of water, safety and pesticide use. Local farmers, agri-business representatives and high school FFA students volunteer their time to…
Agriculture Groups Meet with White House on Trade
…in annual U.S. economic activity, and is the single largest U.S. manufacturing sector, representing 12 percent of all U.S. manufacturing jobs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Senate Ag Committee Holding Perdue Nomination Hearing This Week
…busy agriculture schedule in Washington, D.C. for the week, which includes a farm bill summit at the National Press Club and National Ag Day events. From the National Association of…
Agri View: Water War Fight
…between Georgia and Florida didn’t do so. His decision favored Georgia in that decades old battle. His ruling was that Florida had not proved that Georgia farmers were using too…
Despite Rising Demand, U.S. Doesn’t Do Enough to Support Organic Transition
…environmental footprint of agriculture, help expand market opportunities for American producers and make homegrown organic food accessible for more Americans. That means more clean, healthy food for our families –…
Letter Urges White House to Maintain Point of Obligation Under RFS
…raising prices on consumers. “The vast majority of the industry remains united in its opposition to any change to the point of obligation. An America-first energy policy means American consumers…
Grains Council Talks Trade Policy with Customers in Mexico
…relationship to the U.S. farmers and grain traders who make up USGC’s membership. Since NAFTA entered into force more than 20 years ago, the U.S. and Mexican agriculture industries have…
Corned Beef Sales Hit Seasonal Trend, OK for Some Catholics Friday
…to 40 percent of about 70 million pounds of corned beef consumed on St. Patrick’s Day. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says St. Patrick’s Day and the Fourth of July…
Budget Proposal Guts EPA
…The Washington Post says the proposal would undoubtedly hobble the EPA, leaving the work of safeguarding the nation’s water and air primarily up to local officials. From the National Association…