…new rule would have to be passed.” However, Louisiana Congressman and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise says the deadline is flexible. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Issues Warning of Newcastle Virus to Commercial Poultry
…Inspection Service to issue a warning to commercial poultry operations. The infected backyard chickens were found in Los Angeles and San Bernardino in May and June. In the USDA statement,…
Sales of Organic Poultry Hits New Record in 2017
…turkeys that were produced in 2016, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service. Further growth of the industry is somewhat hampered by the availability of organic grain along with concerns regarding…
Celebrating National Pollinator Week
…valuable ecosystem services provided by pollinators. Bees are the most commonly recognized pollinator, but there are many other species of insects that do the job. The large majority, roughly 200,000,…
How to Deal with Tomato Hornworms
…need to pick them off the plant to get rid of them, or drop them in soapy water. For further pest prevention, there are many natural solutions you can find…
Farm Credit Outlook Shows Prices for Grains to Strengthen
…portfolio credit quality. Overall, The Farm Credit Administration considers the system as financially strong and says it “remains safe and sound.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
House Faces Friday Deadline to Pass Current Farm Bill
…vote as early as this Thursday, and leadership has vowed to complete the farm bill process before the July Fourth recess. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Secretary Perdue Comments on Canada Dairy Issue
…Canadian Federation of Agriculture said of Perdue and MacAulay: “They might be the two people who can help find common ground.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Bill Creates Group to Study Trucking Regulations
…The “Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act” would establish a working group at the Department of Transportation to examine the federal Hours of Service rules and the Electronic Logging Device regulations. The…
FDA to Hold Fake Meat Public Meeting
…Safety and Inspection Service maintains primary jurisdiction. The meeting is planned for July 12th, with a comment period open through September. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue to Keynote United Fresh Event
…leader” for agriculture, applauding his work to help “the administration and Congress both to understand the importance of feeding the world.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
House Farm Bill Prospects Improving
…Farm Bill? No,” Meadows says. “Am I working with my colleagues to get a better farm bill? The answer is yes.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Groups Want #TradeNotTariffs
…the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, says, “Tariffs are taxes on American consumers and will put good-paying U.S. manufacturing jobs at risk. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Federal Judge Rules Against California’s Glyphosate Labeling Requirement
…also reiterated that the heavy weight of the evidence in the record is that glyphosate is not known to cause cancer. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….