…in participating in AgSharks at Western Growers Annual Meeting can apply online at www.wga.com. The competition is planned for October 31st. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Egypt Downplaying Wheat Cargo Denials
…fungus, in cargoes. That move halted the country’s billion-dollar grain trade after suppliers said the zero-tolerance level was impossible to guarantee. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Lighthizer Presses Taiwan on Ag Trade Barriers
…for progress on customs, goods, worker rights, and other issues discussed during the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement meeting in July. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senators Want Action on Brazil Ethanol Tariff
…and Dick Durbin, Minnesota Senators Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar, along with Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow and Indiana Senator Joe Donnelly. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexico Considering Protections in NAFTA
…and chicken could also be deemed sensitive, though those products have not been mentioned by those included in the trade talks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Growers Set for Sizable Walnut Harvest
…of the earlier orchards or will probably be going on in full force in the next week or two.” The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is expecting a 650,000-ton crop…
SNAP Draws Strong Praise
…chance” at his local food bank’s culinary trade program. Chance Parker says if it wasn’t for SNAP, he’d probably be homeless. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Aid Concert Served Certified Humane Meats
…livestock traditionally, humanely and sustainably. All Niman Ranch pork, beef, lamb and prepared products are certified under the Certified Humane program. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Poultry Safety Standard Similar to U.S.
…The Food Safety and Inspection Service performed the audit last year. USDA released the report one month after the comment period closed on a proposed rule that will allow China…
Ag Organizations Support Northey, Ibach Nominations
…Secretary of Agriculture, to serve as the USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation. Trump also nominated Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Ibach to serve as the USDA Undersecretary of…
Farm Bill This Fall “High Hurdle” for Senate
…2018 Farm Bill would start within the next eight weeks, making House work on the Farm bill just two weeks away. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Japan Interested in Multi-nation Trade Agreements, Not Bilateral Trade
…trip, says they are hopeful that Vice President Mike Pence will make progress on the issue during talks planned for October. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Young Producer’s Perspective on the Dairy Business
…junior member. Credit Visit www.holsteinusa.com to learn more. by the Holstein Association USA with Andy Birch, Maple Grove Farm, Derby, Vermont From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Forest Service Wildland Fire Suppression Costs Exceed $2 Billion
…the Forest Service passed the $2 billion milestone, Perdue renewed his call for Congress to fix the way the agency’s fire suppression efforts are funded. “Forest Service spending on fire…