…being beef followed by poultry and dairy. The National Organic Research Foundation is a non-profit organic advocacy group based in California. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Iowa Agriculture Department Urging Sound Biosecurity Measures in Poultry Flocks
…spread rapidly from flock-to-flock. Low pathogenic avian influenza virus strains occur naturally in wild migratory waterfowl and shorebirds without causing illness. Low-path influenza can occur in domestic poultry, with little…
States Impacted by Wildfires Seek Grazing Assistance
…the Emergency Conservation Program, the Livestock Indemnity Program, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Emergency Assistance for Livestock Program and crop insurance. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
EU Pushing for Free Trade Agreements in Asia-Pacific Region
…initiate bilateral free trade agreements with countries in the Asia-Pacific region, beginning with Japan, the U.S. pork industry’s top value market. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
White House files Ethics Documents with Senate Ag Committee on Perdue
…A spokesperson for Perdue says that “political gamesmanship” was behind complaints of missteps by Perdue during his time as Georgia’s governor. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump to Host China’s President Next Month at Mar-a-Lago
…implementing new tariffs. The meeting is seen as a potential step to calm some trade tensions between the U.S. and China. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ozone Pollution Damages China Rice Production
…in five provinces of Southeast China. The researchers designed their model to take into account annual variations such as weather, fertilizer use and natural disasters, which also could impact rice…
A Farm Bill for Our Future
…communities are the backbone of our agricultural economy. They provide the ingenuity, perseverance and resources that allow California to thrive. The rural development title in the current Farm Bill helps…
General Mills to Commercialize Organic Perennial Wheat
…a positive impact. Other General Mills’ brands who endorsed the guidelines include Annie’s and EPIC Provisions. General Mills showcased the company’s natural and organic brands at Natural Products Expo West…
Organic Farmers Group Growing
…the Agriculture Department’s organic checkoff program, but the Organic Farmers Association has not yet taken a position on the checkoff issue. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Report Shows Equipment Manufacturers Economic Contributions
…Equipment manufacturers in Canada supported some 149,000 jobs last year, and generated some $15 billion for the Canadian economy in 2015. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Texas, Kansas Suspend Trucking Restrictions for Wildfire Relief
…Creek Fire in Kansas and Oklahoma, the Kansas Livestock Association received donations from 31 states and nearly every country in Kansas. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Low Pathogenic Bird Flu Confirmed in Tennessee
…However, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says the strain found in Tennessee is not related to the strains found currently overseas. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Senate Ag Needing Ethic Paperwork on Perdue
…has had businesses in grain trading, trucking and exports. It is unclear whether any of those interests are causing the holdup. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….