…export market development organization for the U.S. wheat industry with funding from 17 state wheat commissions and USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Report Shows Uncertainty Harming Farmers
…percent, globally. The report was announced Wednesday during an event in Des Moines, Iowa. Find the report online at http://www.globalharvestinitiative.org/ . From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
TPP Members Nearing Agreement
…is finalized, allowing TPP to move forward, trade experts expect the deal won’t be in place for at least another year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Talks Reach Standstill
…out a deal while acknowledging that strong differences remain. The next round of talks is scheduled for November 17th in Mexico. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Helps Small Businesses Develop New Agricultural Products, Technology
…proof of concept studies. Phase II grants help successful Phase I projects scale up, implement, and commercialize their ventures. Topic areas include forests and related resources; plant production and protection…
Seasonal Fruits for Your Health
…antioxidants and can fight free radical damage to your skin cells and prevent skin cancer. Need a natural moisturizer? Pears naturally contain humectants such as sorbitol and lactic acid. Compounds…
No “Skull and Crossbones” for GMO Apple Labels
…sales and reduce food waste. About 45 percent of fruits and vegetables grown are thrown away, according to the United Nations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EPA Ending “Sue and Settle”
…says these cases resulted in settlement agreements and EPA publishing more than 100 new regulations, including the recent Clean Power Plan. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Initial Progress Made on U.S.-Japan Trade Issues
…and Japan said that: “Both sides committed to building on momentum in the dialogue to demonstrate progress in the near future.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Commodity Groups Unite to Urge Negotiation Success
…2016 represented more than $6.6 billion dollars with more than 90 percent of those ingredients consumed by the Mexican livestock industry. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada “Flatly Rejects” U.S. Dairy Proposal
…a non-starter.” Former U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman urged that the U.S. proposals be considered opening offers, saying “it’s a negotiation.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
WOTUS Jurisdiction Case Reaches Supreme Court
…the Clean Water Act will be determined is not expected to be issued until early 2018. The eventual decision will have significant effects pertaining to resources necessary to litigate challenges…
USDA Invests in Research on Next Generation of Agricultural Technology
…in real-time, excess nitrate levels in surface water that are a major environmental and health concern. This technology may help landowners and governments in their conservation efforts by circumventing the…
US Forest Service Actively Involved in California Wildfire Response
…National Forest System lands, the Forest Service provides additional firefighting personnel, incident management teams, and equipment resources to support the State of California and other federal agencies whose resources are…