…the legislation in the House, says America’s enemies are intent on attacking the country’s resources and vulnerabilities, which includes the food supply. “Threats to the U.S. food, agriculture, and livestock…
Administration Expected to Notify Congress on Redoing NAFTA
…NAFTA deal must in no way disrupt U.S. pork trade with the industry’s No. 2 (Mexico) and No. 4 (Canada) markets. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Billionaire Defends Ethanol Plan
…a refinery so who knows it better than me? Why shouldn’t I advocate” Federal rules prohibit government employees from profiting from government service, but Icahn isn’t paid so those rules…
Fuels America Cuts Ties With RFA
…position is no longer aligned with America’s biofuels industry, the Fuels America coalition has resolved to sever ties with the group.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Former EPA Offical May Testify in Glyphosate Lawsuit
…the deal from taking place. Monsanto said in a statement that regulators around the world have determined that glyphosate isn’t carcinogenic. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The Case Against More Farm Bill Funding
…than invest in agriculture subsidies, Faber says the U.S. should invest in education, infrastructure, and health care for the rural economy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Almond Board: When Should You Water?
…such as University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Cooperative Extension. Please email Spencer Cooper, for an in-the-orchard visit or phone consultation. Spencer’s support allows for system-specific recommendations…
Cattlemen, PLC Applaud Zinke As New Interior Secretary
…Secretary Zinke to restore common sense and balance on issues like public land management, conservation, and endangered species.” PLC President Dave Eliason says having an Interior Secretary who understands public…
India Reconsidering Wheat Import Tax
…it cheaper to import the product from Australia rather than purchase it from the main wheat-growing areas in their own country. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
El Nino May Yet Show Up in 2017
…and the U.S. Climate Prediction Center say El Nino is the more favored weather scenario over neutral or La Nina Conditions. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farm Credit System Able To Weather Economic Downturn
…notes there are more checks in place to ensure that something like the farm crisis of the 1980’s doesn’t repeat itself. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
White House Says No Changes to RFS
…with several White House sources and said yesterday, “There’s no reason to believe such an executive order is pending or imminent.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Snowpack Water Content Remains Far above Average
The Sierra Nevada snowpack continues to build during one of the wettest winters in California’s recorded history. The most recent manual snow survey by the Department of Water Resources (DWR)…
Feed Industry Welcomes New Secretary of Commerce
…the U.S. feed industry are represented and taken into consideration in broader administrative trade policy strategies led by the Commerce Department. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….