…with less.” Farm groups have said there should be additional resources for the next farm bill and the House Agriculture Committee has said there should be “budget flexibility” to develop…
Perdue Continues Midwest Outreach
…of Arkansas on Sunday, the Agriculture Secretary said: “We’ll do everything in our power” to help farmers impacted by the flooding. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada Offers Potential U.S. Ethanol Export Growth
…U.S. ethanol industry is suggesting, however, would provide additional opportunities for U.S. ethanol export sales. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: U.S. Grains Council U.S. Ethanol…
ChemChina Secures Shareholder Approval of Syngenta Takeover
…shareholders and payment of special dividends to holders of Swiss-listed shares. ChemChina has said it will keep Syngenta’s headquarters in Switzerland. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Avian Influenza Found in Mexico
…detected across Asia, Europe, Africa and in the United States in recent months, leading to the culling of millions of birds. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Senate Bill Would Protect Farmworkers
…legally. They would eventually be eligible for a green card or legal permanent residency, which opens the door to earning citizenship. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Urban School Food Alliance Responds to School Nutrition Standard
…limited resources struggle to meet certain aspects of the Act. The flexibility outlined by the Secretary of Agriculture will be a great benefit to most of the nation’s school food…
Notice of Determination of Changes to the National Poultry Improvement Plan Program Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is updating the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) Program Standards. In a previous notice, the Agency proposed changes to…
Perdue Planning First Farm Policy Speech
…D.C. was to Kansas City, Missouri, to tour agriculture facilities and host a town hall meeting at the American Royal complex. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
FDA to Address Agricultural Biotechnology Misinformation
…the initiative be developed in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, and include the “publication and distribution of science-based educational information.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
2016 California Wine Sales in U.S. Hit New Record
…and purchases. The number of on- and off-premise locations is about 120,000 more than a decade ago. Consumers are finding more in store restaurants and bars and also wine service…
Secretary Perdue Announces Arrival of First Shipment of U.S. Beef to Brazil
…Service (FAS) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have worked continuously with Brazilian officials to regain market access. Additionally, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has provided…
Soil Health Partnership Urges Farmers to Take USDA Survey
…minutes to complete, but ends in mid-May. SARE will issue a summary and report. The Conservation Technology Information Center and the American Seed Trade Association are partners in the survey….
NM Attorney Launches Probe of U.S. Beef Processors
…Mexico’s farming and ranching families. Representatives of the four largest meatpackers didn’t return calls from Meating Place Dot Com seeking comments. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….