…been. Look at China, India, and other markets the U.S. has an interest in. Even Canada and Mexico are looking elsewhere.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
California Receives Funding to Boost Small Business Exports
…resources, when added to the GO-Biz support businesses already receive, empower companies to scale-up operations, create new jobs and grow their local economies.” California is one of the largest exporting…
AFBF Submits Regulatory Reform Priorities
…opportunity to ease the overregulation burden on farmers and ranchers. Change That’s Paul Schlegel, AFBF’s Director of Environment and Energy Policy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue Urges State Foresters to Call on Congress to Fix Fire Funding Problem
Perdue U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today urged State Foresters to join in calling on Congress to address the way the U.S. Forest Service is funded. Currently, the agency…
Entomologist Frank Zalom Delivers 2017 ARS B. Y. Morrison Memorial Lecture at ASHS Conference
…Research Service (ARS) established this memorial lectureship in 1968 to honor the memory of Benjamin Y. Morrison (1891-1966) and to recognize scientists who have made outstanding contributions to horticulture and…
USDA Trade Mission to Expand Export Opportunities for U.S. Agriculture in Brazil
…Programs for USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service. “The country’s growing population and rising per-capita income, coupled with the fact that Brazilian consumers have a high regard for U.S. products and brands,…
W. H. and GOP Leaders Considering Ditching Estate Tax Repeal
…Republican conference is meeting this weekend, and Wolff says AFBF expects details of a proposal could be released early next week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EPA Mulling Options on Dicamba
…for the 2018 growing season with an eye towards ensuring that the technology is available,” and that growers use it responsibly. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Milk Processing Expansion Needed
…bear the brunt of the near-term oversupply of milk, they are increasingly looking for ways to discourage producers from expanding production. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Exports Groups Urge Passage of the CREAATE Act
…both programs have faced stagnant funding and eroding real dollar impact due to inflation, sequestration, administrative costs and increased global competition. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Talks Head to Canada Next Week
…billion. For exports to Canada, it’s estimated that the U.S. exports $4.8 billion worth of fresh and processed fruits and vegetables. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
2016 Sales of U.S. Certified Organic Agricultural Production Up
…commodities, according to data released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Results of the 2016 Certified Organic Survey show that 2016 sales were…
Pecan Pies at Risk Following Hurricane Irma
…the state are 100 years old, but any new trees planted won’t bear a crop for about five to seven years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Tyson Reevaluating Planned Facility After Locals Back Away from Incentives
…in jeopardy after the county decision, which followed a town hall meeting that persuaded the local officials to oppose the project. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….