…claiming the losses would have been “significantly higher” without the deal. Korea is currently the fifth largest U.S. agricultural export market. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump NAFTA Comments Worrisome to Agriculture
…Agriculture groups have coined the phrase “do no harm” when it comes to agricultural trade in the free trade agreement negotiations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Seeks Public Input on Updates to Animal Welfare Act Licensing Requirements
…potential updates to the law’s licensing requirements. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is tasked with upholding and enforcing the AWA….
Grow Veggies Differently-Hydroponics
…Simply put, hydroponics could produce more food locally, just about anywhere and with little space. And with less natural resources. Some of the fruits and veggies that grow best hydroponically…
Farm Computer Ownership Report Released by USDA
…farmers indicated they use fiber-optic connections, while 17 percent indicated they used mobile internet service for cell phones. However, DSL connection continues to be the most common method of accessing…
ISU Study Shows No Impact of RFS on Greenhouse Gasses
…Farm Broadcasting News Service. from Renewable Fuels Association A new economic modeling study that will soon be published in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics finds that the Renewable Fuel…
Groups See Pruitt NCBA Video Biased Against WOTUS
…a sign that says, “It’s time to Ditch the Rule,” with those photos posted to social media. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Here is the video…
U.S. Moving Forward with WTO China Grains Case
…have joined the dispute as third parties. The WTO Dispute Settlement Body will consider the request during a meeting August 31st. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Rolls Out New APHIS Compliance Database and Search Tool
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is pleased to announce the rollout of the refined public search tool that provides access to Animal…
One of Summer’s Favorite Fruits – Watermelon
…Vitamin A, C, and lycopene. While browsing at your local farmer’s market, roadside stand, or in the produce aisle Laura Popielski with the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service says the best…
Producers Receive Favorable Decisions on Regulatory Matters
…these waters would also be affected. Major farm groups, homebuilders, and others spent years fighting the proposal, defended by environmental groups. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Study Shows Positive Impact of American Sheep Industry
…size since then, the new study captures an improvement in value-added benefits, including wool hosiery exports, lanolin, and the pelt-shearing value. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cattle Loss Limited from Montana Wildfires
…are getting a better handle on things,” says Jay Bodner, Director of Natural Resources for the Montana Stockgrowers Association. “Luckily, we did see minimal cattle losses from the fire.” So…
Farm Debt Likely to Reach All-Time High in 2017
…that large amount of debt, farmers are still in good position. The Economic Research Service shows debt-to-asset ratio is 14 percent. During the 1980s, that same number reached a high…