…the ban, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture says the ban will not be lifted until food safety standards are met. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Seeking Public Input on GMO Labeling
The Department of Agriculture is seeking public input on GMO labeling. The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service posted 30 questions for the public this week regarding labeling food items containing genetically…
House Ag Budget Not Aligned with Trump Proposal
…Appropriations Committee for SNAP. That level is $4.87 billion below last year’s level and $2.6 million below the President’s budget request. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Wiping Out Bacteria with Nanoparticle-Cotton Fibers
Cross-section of a cotton fiber with silver nanoparticles (black dots) trapped inside it. (Photo by Sunghyun Nam, Agricultural Research Service) Shoe liners that protect from harmful bacteria or bandages that…
Syngenta Announces Goals Following Merger with ChemChina
…Syngenta and the state-owned ChemChina agreed to terms of the takeover in February of last year, valuing Syngenta at $43 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue, Branstad, to Celebrate U.S. Beef in China
…the world’s largest beef producer and in 2016 was the world’s fourth-largest exporter, with global sales of more than $5.4 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
California to List Glyphosate as Cancer-Causing
…spokesperson from Monsanto says “this is not the final step,” adding that Monsanto will “continue to aggressively challenge this improper decision.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Groups Give NAFTA Testimony to USTR
…have faced with Mexico, as well as a chance for dairy, row crop and wheat farmers to settle issues with Canada. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Launches Reorganization Commission
…plans for weeks, since President Trump announced his budget proposal, saying “this is going to be a tough year at USDA.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EPA Sends WOTUS Repeal to Federal Register
…the rule “isn’t dead yet.” NCBA and others have vowed to submit comments during the rulemaking process to rescind the rule. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Strong Egg Production in May
The National Agricultural Statistics Service reports egg production in the United States for the month of May rose 3 percent compared to May 2016, totaling 8.86 billion. Overall production was…
Cattle Inventories Up from Last Year
The National Agricultural Statistics Service reports as of June 1 inventory of cattle and calves on feed headed for the slaughter market in the U.S. showed an increase compared to…
Groups Applaud EPA Proposed Rule To Repeal WOTUS
…its flawed Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. We know the importance of clean water, and farmers and ranchers work hard to protect our natural resources every day. “But this…
NIFA Announces $4.3 Million for Higher Education Support
…food, agricultural, natural resources, and human sciences (FANH) education and first professional degree-level education in veterinary medicine (DVM). HEC projects may improve the economic health and viability of communities through…