…natural resources systems, and build appreciation for the reach and importance of agriculture. The MOU was signed in Washington, D.C., during the National FFA Organization’s State Presidents’ Conference. You may…
Chlorpyrifos Ban Introduced in U.S. Senate
…a number of crops such as soybeans, wheat, alfalfa, citrus, tree nuts, peanuts, vegetables, and others, from losses to insect pests. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Bankers List Goals for New Farm Bill, Ways to Prevent Farm Crisis
…the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. from: ICBA The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today urged Congress to adopt a new long-term farm bill incorporating five broad…
Crop Insurance Comments Could Jeopardize Clovis Nomination
…important we all continue to work together to make sure we have the resources we need for crop insurance,” while Roberts commented that: “If there is some nominee who is…
U.K. and U.S. Taking First Steps to Trade Deal
…Food and Rural Affairs. The newly established U.S.-U.K. Trade and Investment Working Group will explore trade priorities for the two nations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Mad Cow Disease Cost
…than 5 American trade and commerce organizations were pressed into quick service to try to avoid total calamity. Quick negotiations were started with China, Japan, and a dozen other countries….
Young Californian Wins Bee Care Award
…chain. Reisdorf also places hives on multiple types of properties for individuals who wish to support bees but may lack the necessary time or resources it takes to be beekeepers….
Senate Committee Blocks E15 Bill
…May that the EPA was working to determine whether the agency had the authority to allow year-round sales of E15 fuels. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Groups Support Clovis Nomination
…need a peer. They need someone to champion their work before the administration, the Congress, and all consumers around the world.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Multiple Rounds of NAFTA Negotiations Expected
…election in July 2018. The first round of talks on renegotiating NAFTA is due to begin in Washington on August 16th. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
California Lawmakers Extend Cap and Trade
…enacted last year. Without AB 398, the California Air Resources Board would retain the statutory authority to implement costly control measures regulating emissions. The cap and trade program is believed…
How to Attract Hummingbirds
…feeder with many feeding ports. You could also offer natural sources of food for a much healthier option, like plants, flowers, and herbs. They will not only attract hummingbirds but…
SoftBank Investing in Indoor Vertical Farming Company
…today, Plenty says it uses custom sensors feeding data-enabled systems resulting in finely-tuned environmental controls to produce greens with superior flavor. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Stabenow States Concern with Clovis Nomination
…USDA leadership roles. Censky was nominated as USDA deputy secretary and McKinney as Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….