…assurances on the safety of U.S. poultry. More details on requirements for exporting to Morocco are available from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Export Library at: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/international-affairs/exporting-products/export-library-requirements-by-country/Morocco. Source:…
Innovative Approach to Breeding Could Mean Higher Yields and Better Crops
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Albany, California, have found a way to streamline the process that scientists use to insert multiple genes into a crop plant, developing a reliable…
USDA Invests $345.5 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure to Improve Service
…improve rural electric service in 14 states. “Delivering reliable and affordable electricity to power rural America will help lay the groundwork for increased rural prosperity and economic opportunity,” Secretary Perdue…
Chinese Import Tariffs May Climb Higher
…they’re asking Congress to provide more support to specialty growers, who they fear won’t necessarily be helped by the tariff relief plan. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Pushes Back Against U.S. Tariffs
…Commerce statement says, “The implementation date will be subject to U.S. actions, and China reserves the right to continue introducing other countermeasures.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NCGA Welcomes Administration Support for High Octane Fuels
…the high octane portions of the proposed rule as part of the organization’s mission to create and increase opportunities for corn growers. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Tweets on SNAP Work Requirements
…reform group, were happy with Trump’s tweet, noting that “there’s never been a better time for welfare reform with today’s booming economy.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
One Year ELD Delay Passed by Senate
…Congress.” He’s talking about the Transporting Livestock Safely Across America Act, which would extend the Hours of Service rules for livestock haulers. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NRCS Partners in California Receive $1.3 Million for Conservation Innovations
…million through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) nationally-awarded Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). All three projects support soil health innovations. “These grants will help spur creativity and problem-solving on…
USDA Invests in Healthy Food Options for Low-Income Families
…Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) program. FINI is a collaboration between NIFA and USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service. The program combines the abilities of industry members from various sectors of…
Federal Officials Critical of California’s Latest Water Proposal
The latest water proposal from the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) is drawing criticism from several sources, including the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). The plan calls…
Canada Happily on NAFTA Sidelines, for Now
…repeatedly shot down. Those talks will have to wait, though, with the Trump Administration focused on striking a deal with Mexico first. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Approves Ag Appropriations Bill
…insufficient. The bill also increases funding for the Agricultural Marketing Service to help provide producers with marketing opportunities for U.S. agricultural products. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Drought Monitor Shows Continued Dryness
…for much of the Midwest and Northwest. Meanwhile, elsewhere in the Midwest, to the North, and east, few classified droughts are evident. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….























