…priority right now is to make clear to U.S. administration officials and lawmakers the value of Canada as a trading partner. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Invests $4.8 Million in University Agricultural Programs
…grants to help these institutions maintain and expand their capacity to conduct education, research, and outreach activities in agriculture, renewable resources, and related disciplines. NLGCAs also support the economic vitality…
UNH Research: Organic Pesticides Help Manage Cabbage Aphids on Brussels Sprouts
…and objective research concerning diverse aspects of sustainable agriculture and foods, aquaculture, forest management, and related wildlife, natural resources and rural community topics. We maintain the Woodman and Kingman agronomy…
Help the Bees
…our tables. The first thing we can do is to help protect natural habitats. Become an advocate for the protection of grasslands and forests. Support organizations involved in helping to…
Grocery Industry Seeking to Reduce Consumer Confusion on Product Date Labels
…food safety concern over time. The industry hopes to implement the changes by the end of next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Grocery Marketing…
U.S. Corn a Better Deal for Mexico than Corn from Brazil, Argentina
…wall between the U.S. and Mexico while implementing an import tax of 20 percent on Mexican goods entering the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
National Pork Board Increases International Markets Funding
…in advertising, consumer information, retail and foodservice marketing, export market promotion, production improvement, science and technology, swine health, pork safety and sustainability and environmental management. For information on Checkoff-funded programs,…
AFBF Joins Groups in Support of Farm Bill Funding
…conservation and local governments, said additional funding cuts would “hinder development and passage of the 2018 Farm Bill.” Support for the letter was spearheaded by the American Farm Bureau Federation,…
USDA Seeks Nominees for the National Watermelon Promotion Board
…of watermelons. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) oversees the board’s activities. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of 22 research and promotion boards that are industry-funded and empower agricultural…
USDA Announces Webinar Series about Project Applications for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program
…Through this fourth RCPP Announcement for Program Funding (APF), USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will award up to $252 million to locally driven, public-private partnerships that improve the nation’s…
Day Without Immigrants Protests Slowed Some Meatpacking Operations
…several types of business closures, largely in urban areas, and including grocery stores and restaurants from fast food to fine dining. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
East Coast Dock Workers Starting Contract Negotiation Early
…after labor negotiations at west coast seaports forced a slowdown in exports and congested ports on that side of the nation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farmers File Class Action Suit over Dicamba Drift
…that were not tolerant to dicamba. The new lawsuit contends that Monsanto is responsible for the off-label dicamba use and damage. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Mexico Looking at Argentina, Brazil, for Yellow Corn
…percent import tax on Mexican goods to cover the cost and the consideration of renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….