…Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Organic Trade Association Organic Trade Association and The Organic Center applaud bipartisan bill to invest in organic ag research The Organic Trade Association and The…
EPA Launches WOTUS Review Web Page
…and Budget earlier this month. The new EPA web page is available at EPA dot gov slash WOTUS dash rule (https://www.epa.gov/wotus-rule). From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Still Likely to Benefit from TPP
…in concluding the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, an Asia-Pacific trade deal under negotiation that excludes the United States but includes China. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
$86 Million Available in First Prop 1 Grants
DWR to hold Three Public Meetings on Draft Grant Proposal Solicitation Package The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has announced the release of its 2017 Draft Proposal Solicitation Package for…
USDA Seeks Feedback From California and Nevada Growers
During the next several weeks, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct two major mid-year surveys, the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey. The…
Livestock Industry Calls for Relief from EPA’s Overly Burdensome Regulations
…of its history as stewards of our nation’s natural resources,” the comments read. “The industry takes very seriously its obligation to protect the environment while providing the nation with a…
Dairy Industry Launches Marketing Campaign
…other content can be found at Undeniably Dairy dot org ( www.undeniablydairy.org). From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From dairy thrills to dairy chills, check out all…
Farmers Union Confronts the Farm Crisis
…provide farmers with the resources and support needed to endure these tough economic conditions, National Farmers Union (NFU) and Farmers Union state divisions have compiled resources, organized listening sessions, and…
USDA Approves Modifications to Margin Protection Plan of Insurance for Crops
…expected margin. The last day to purchase a margin protection policy for corn, soybeans, and spring wheat is September 30, 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Japan Wishes for U.S. to Return to TPP
…of having free and fair rules in the trading world, it is our wish that the U.S. will return to TPP.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Roberts, Stabenow, Pressing USDA on Canada Dairy Policy
…the USTR office to evaluate all tools available to mitigate any damaging effect from the pricing scheme being implemented by Canada. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Mexico Rejecting Prospects of New tariffs in NAFTA
…Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. May 15, 2017 graphic provided by www.fas.usda.gov. Column chart comparing the change in value of U.S. agricultural exports before and after key trade agreements….
NFU, Coalition of Rural Organizations Oppose Elimination of Rural Development Mission Area and Under Secretary
…portfolio provide critical resources and technical assistance for some of the most underserved communities in the country – a responsibility demanding the highest caliber of leadership and accountability.” Rural Development…
Lygus Trap Crops in Strawberries
…or immediately adjacent to, alfalfa trap crops relative to adjacent strawberries,” he said. So why does this natural technique work? It may be as simple as a preference. “Flowering alfalfa…