…asking IARC officials to appear before them to give testimony about the methodology they used to come up with their findings. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Withdrawal Would Not Lower Deficit With Mexico
…trade agreement with the European Union, while Mexico and the EU are currently negotiating a free trade agreement of their own. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cargill Aiming for Birth to Burger Beef Audit
…will help Cargill implement the standard to provide customers “an increased level of trust in the beef they purchase and eat.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
TPP Nations Nearing final Stretch in Talks
…an estimated $4 billion to U.S. agriculture, annually, before the Trump Administration elected to withdraw the U.S. from the trade agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Clovis Withdraws Name from USDA Nomination
…his qualifications for the USDA post. Stabenow called the withdraw “a victory for science” and farmers who rely on agricultural research. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agriculture Reacts to House Tax Reform Proposal
…also expressed opposition to the tax plan, as the organization says eliminating Section 199 “would raise taxes on millions of farmers.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue Statement on House Passage of Resilient Federal Forests Act
…Forest Service funding. In this record wildfire season, Secretary Perdue has repeatedly called for a fix to the “fire borrowing” problem, which siphons off forest management dollars to pay for…
FMC Closes Transaction with DuPont
…Solutions the fifth largest crop protection chemical company in the world by revenue, with estimated annual revenue of approximately $3.8 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senators Urge FCC To Ensure Affordable Rural Broadband Access
…write that a lack of resources to meet our goals is “undermining investment and consumer access to affordable broadband across much of rural America.” The Senators say the High-Cost Universal…
China Pork Imports to Increase
…from China offset by stronger demand from Mexico, Rabobank still expects total exports for 2017 to be higher than in 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cruz Outlines Hold on Northey Nomination, Wants RFS Meeting
…is planned. Cruz has placed a hold on Northey’s nomination as the Department of Agriculture undersecretary for farm production and conservation. Eight other Senators are also seeking a compromise on…
Another Successful California Small Farm Conference
…small urban businesses that have developed in San Joaquin County. One of the field courses brought participants out to farming locations to hear about conservation practices. The other field course…
USDA Aims to Improve Food and Nutrition Education for Low-Income Communities
…Projects Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Sitka, Alaska, $69,976 Uncommon Good, Claremont, California, $400,000 Community Services Unlimited Inc., Los Angeles, California, $400,000 Project Worthmore, Aurora, Colorado, $400,000 Re:Vision International, Denver, Colorado,…
Cheerios Ditches Gluten-Free Label in Canada
…to assure it was sufficiently guarding against potential gluten contamination. Cheerios are made of oats, which are naturally gluten-free. However, the grain is at high risk for contamination from gluten-filled…