…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….
Canada Wants Dispute Mechanism in NAFTA Redo
…that Canada would continue to defend its system of tariffs and quotas that keep domestic dairy prices high and imports low. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Campbell Leaving GMA Over GMO Labeling, Labeling Bill Comment Period Extended
…instead was “driven by purpose and principles.” The move comes as the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service has extended the public comment period for the GMO disclosure rule. The…
Sacramento County Farm Bureau Celebrates Centennial
…forward to another 100 years of service to the community, finding solutions to farm problems, helping ensure the future success of agricultural production and being responsible stewards of California’s resources….
FDA Grants to Help States Comply with FSMA Produce Rule
…grants follow last year’s grant funding by FDA of $21.8 million. Grant award information can be found on FDA dot gov. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S., China Sign Agreement to Provide Market Access for U.S. Rice Exports
…begin following the completion of an audit of U.S. rice facilities by China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection, and Quarantine. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….