…study shows enforcement-only immigration policy without reforms that benefit farm labor could increase food prices by as much as six percent. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Kansas Senator Says Wheat, Sorghum Also Key Farm Bill Debate Commodities
…the next farm bill, he is “confident we can work together to address the critical issues facing growers of every commodity.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Japan Open to Bilateral Trade Agreement with U.S.
…compared to trade negotiations involving multiple nations, Japan may find itself facing harsher demands from the United States in bilateral talks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Seeks Sorghum Board Nominating Organizations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is accepting applications from sorghum associations and farm organizations interested in nominating sorghum producers to the Sorghum Promotion, Research, and…
Copper Sulfate Kills Fungus on Fish Eggs
by Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service ARS aquatic toxicologist Dave Straus adds fish eggs to hatching chambers in a study at Keo Fish Farm. Photo by Cindy Ledbetter, Agricultural Research…
USDA Seeks Nominators to American Lamb Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is accepting applications from lamb producers, seedstock producers, feeders, or first handers interested in nominating members to the American Lamb…
CDFA Selects Organizations to Provide Technical Assistance to SWEEP Applicants
…Conservation District of Monterey County 6) Mission Resource Conservation District, Fallbrook 7) Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County 8) Northwest California Resource Conservation and Development Council, Weaverville 9) Resource…
$1.7 Million to Support Research at Tribal Colleges and Universities
…security amongst tribal populations while protecting our environment and natural resources, and at the same time ensuring young people are receiving education that prepares them for the workforce,” said NIFA…
Western View: Protesting the Dakota Pipeline – Big Business!
…cross reservation land. All but 1000 feet of it is on private property. It closely follows’ the route of 8 other pipelines that are already in service. The only segment…
Seneca Valley Virus Disease Reports Increasing
…and halt movement of anyone who has been near the hogs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Swine Health Information Center Seneca Valley Virus Summary Etiology…
Roberts Joins Bipartisan Bill to Relieve Farmers of Redundant Regulation
…work too hard to be forced to comply with regulations that are redundant and provide absolutely zero environmental protection or benefits.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
House Agriculture Committee Holding Farm Bill Hearing Wednesday
…news service. Upon announcing the hearing, Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway issued the following statement: “As we prepare for the upcoming farm bill reauthorization, farmers and ranchers are enduring…
Rising Demand for Organic and Non-GMO Grains Outpaces U.S. Production
…shortfall for organic soybeans was even greater, with roughly 80 percent of soybeans supplying the U.S. organic market imported in 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trudeau Talks Dairy Trade with House Speaker Ryan
…Trudeau. The U.S. dairy groups say Canada’s dairy pricing structure is “expressly intended to slash milk imports from the United States.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….