…“We’re keen to continue working with our NAFTA partners to deepen our economic relationship and strengthen trade between our great nations.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
UCCE to be a Leader in Climate Change Awareness and Education
…Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), formed a Climate Change Program Team to lead a coordinated effort by UC ANR staff and academics dealing with climate change. The team surveyed…
Plant-based Protein Eaters: It’s About Taste
…Americans agree that meat is essential to a balanced diet and 51 percent believe a meal is not complete without meat. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Fertilizer Institute Issues Annual Industry Report
…two times as safe as peer industries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. To learn more about the 2017 State of the Fertilizer Industry report, visit tfi.org/stateoftheindustry….
USDA Seeking Dismissal of OTA Lawsuit
…USDA “unlawful,” and says the group “won’t accept unending delay and thin explanations,” adding “we expect a federal judge won’t either.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senators Urge Trump to Rejoin TPP
…when he said he would consider rejoining the deal if it was changed to be made beneficial to the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
California Coffee Industry Gaining Ground
…potential to thrive in the state. According to the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, there are currently 30 farms with over 30,000 coffee trees planted. There…
Multi-Day Event in Chico will Focus on Soils, Students and Community
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), CSU Chico and the Professional Soil Scientists Association of California (PSSAC) are hosting a special soil event March 1 through March 3 for anyone…
How Dairy Farmers Are Helping Us Meet Our Climate Goals
…Energy Commission, the Air Resources Board, and the California Public Utilities Commission as well as private partners like California Bio Energy would be integral in bringing these projects to life…
FTC Nominee Pledges to Look Closely at Ag Mergers
…pipeline that will put antitrust regulators’ approach to the test. Bayer and Monsanto are still awaiting antitrust approval from the U.S. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
MN Students Want GMO Approval Process Streamlined
…the seven students are doing graduate work at the Minnesota College of Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences. They believe the regulatory hoops that companies need to jump through to…
Legislation Designed to Save Pollinators Introduced in House
…food supply. Studies estimate that one of every three bites of food Americans eat is from a crop pollinated by bees. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Immigration Debate in Congress Still Struggling
…if the bill got the 218 votes it needs to pass through the House, it’s unlikely to pass in the Senate. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump to Sit Down with Mexican President
…his threat to withdraw from the pact if the three countries can’t reach a deal that’s more “fair” to America. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Image…