…have said that they hope to salvage the TPP by encouraging China and other Asian countries to join the trade pact. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Japan Trade Talks Assigned to Pence
…policy negotiations. Trump has publicly opposed Japan, on both the campaign trail and in office, for its trade and economic policies. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Food Price Index
…intended to keep the public informed about the cost of food. In other words, it tells you when prices are up and when they come down. It is a service…
Hungry Americans Benefit from Farm Bureau Donations
…live in rural areas and farming communities. We’re pleased to help families in our communities who are in need.” Harvest for All is one of the most important community service…
Notice of Availability of Proposed Changes to the National Poultry Improvement Plan Program Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites the public to review and comment on proposed changes to the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) Program Standards….
New ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs Issued
By Kim Kaplan, Agricultural Research Service Research showing a higher dose of vitamin D may benefit pregnant women by reducing inflammation is among the new nutrition and health findings in…
USDA Seeks Local Food Grant Reviewers
Applications for Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program and Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced it is seeking reviewers to…
Cargill Plans to Expand and Upgrade Canada Beef Processing Plant
…facility that will allow for the manufacture of protein-rich animal feeds, while also reducing the plant’s impact on the local environment. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Foot and Mouth Disease Concerns Growing in South Korea
…disease alert status to the highest level in 2010 when the country grappled with its worst-ever FMD outbreak, according to Reuters. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Growth Energy Honors Ag Secretary Vilsack with Award
…to the growth and success of the American ethanol industry throughout his time as Secretary of Agriculture and Governor of Iowa.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
South Africa Buys U.S. Sorghum, Open to U.S. Corn
…for staple foods. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: U.S. Grains Council Following USGC Engagement, South Africa Buys U.S. Sorghum, Open To U.S. Corn New engagement…
Trump Tax Announcement Looming
…on businesses that go overseas. It’s unclear, however, what specifically the president was alluding to or how reliable his timeline is. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
House, Senate Transportation Committees Planning a Busy Year
From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. The Transportation and Infrastructure Committees in the U.S. House and Senate are prepping for a busy year as the President is…
APHIS Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rule on Importation of Hass Avocados From Colombia
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is extending the comment period for a proposed rule that would allow the importation of Hass avocados from…