…the World Trade Organization approved retaliations by Mexico and Canada of more than $1 billion as a result of the law. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Tax Reform by August Unlikely
…Ag groups are also urging Congress to reduce income tax rates, reduce capital gains taxes and allow for immediate business expensing. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Bee “Bed and Breakfast” Gets Helping Hand from Science
…Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Logan, Utah. Last June, Cane travelled from Logan to Touchet to research the female bee’s nesting needs, especially preferred soil-moisture levels. Towards that end, he…
$6.3 Million in Funding Available for Resilient Agroecosystems-July 13 Deadline
…Area. Among previously funded projects, The Sustainable Corn.org project gathered data from 35 field sites and thousands of farmers in nine Midwestern states to create resources that ensure productivity under…
Foods That Make Your Skin Glow
…And, Pomegranates – which promote smooth skin that is free of fine lines. Walnuts act as a natural anti-aging tool. Full of Vitamin B, and their oil works great as…
Survey Shows Farmers Concerns
…profits. You can find the 72-page report online at Farmers Business Network dot com (https://www.farmersbusinessnetwork.com/). From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Share this Post USDA’s Fordyce: Policy,…
China Growing Less Corn as Acreage Drops
…metric tons of corn in storage, more than one years’ worth of consumption. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Share this Post USDA’s Fordyce: Policy, Pressure &…
EPA Administrator Promises Back-to-Basics Agenda
…to Pennsylvania miners, Administrator Pruitt explained that the EPA would be partnering with states and tribes to ensure a “thoughtful approach is used to maximize resources to protect America’s air,…
Little Time to Reverse Organic Livestock Rules
…the potential need for larger laying houses and pastures. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Share this Post USDA’s Fordyce: Policy, Pressure & Promise for Farmers April…
USDA Seeking to Advance Modernized Pork Slaughter
The Department of Agriculture wants to move forward with a modernization of pork slaughter. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service last week announced the agency wants to move forward with…
Japan Taking Lead on TPP Without U.S.
…a revision to exclude the United States. However, for some countries, that means reopening the deal to renegotiation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Share this Post…
State Water Project Deliveries Increased
With record rainfall in the Northern Sierra and the snowpack still building, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) increased its estimate of this year’s State Water Project (SWP) supply to…
The Western View: Easter Pet Hazards
…find it in foods, medicines, candy, and very commonly in chewing gum. Pet Poison Helpline is a 24-hour animal poison control service available by phone 24 hours a day. There…
DDG Prices at Lowest Point in a Decade
…trade. If we don’t have all the doors open to trade that we can, we put the farm economy at risk.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….