…is confident the move to renegotiate NAFTA will “result in a better deal for our farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers. “ From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
$4.7 Million to Support University Agricultural Science Programs
…that emphasize new and emerging employment opportunities. Focus areas in this RFA include agricultural economics and rural communities; agriculture systems and technology; animal health, production, and products; bioenergy, natural resources,…
Three Anaheim Trees Test HLB Positive
…has distributed literature to residents, and public service announcements are airing in the affected areas. Find more information about the recent finds and view the HLB quarantine map at CitrusInsider.org….
National FFA Organization Looking for Convention Newsroom Interns
…specialists as well. Interested students are encouraged to reach out to the FFA organization through the contact page on their website. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Perdue: U.S. Ag in Dire Straits
…every morning and says, ‘where can we sell more U.S. products today’ and ‘what trade barriers can we take down today?’” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Possible Key Points in the NAFTA Renegotiations
…American businesses should be heard in American courts. He believes American businesses don’t always get a fair shake in dispute resolution. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
White House Sends NAFTA Redo Notification Letter to Congress
…Lighthizer added that the administration intends to begin negotiations as soon as possible, but no sooner than 90 days from today. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Tax Reform Central to Improving Economy
…Weather, high debt-service, a lack of liquidity and the difficulties of passing on land from one generation to the next all make taxation an important issue for farmers and ranchers….
Grilling Season Poised to Increase Meat Demand
…says consumers expect beef, chicken and pork prices to drop in the next couple of weeks, compared to one month ago. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
OTA Applauds Organic Research Investment Legislation
…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…