…Board says shortchanges potential economic benefits to U.S. producers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Biodiesel Board US consumers saw a record of almost 2.9…
GIPSA, Organic Livestock Rules, Suspended for Review
…GIPSA rules refer to the practices of poultry and meat processors relative to the farmers that supply them with live animals. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agricultural Research Service Receives Communication Guidance
…and the American public.” The Agricultural Research Service is tasked with scientific research info issues facing agriculture, including long-term climate change. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump Freezes EPA Grants and Communications
…a reduction of regulatory grasp by the EPA, specifically targeting Clean Air Act regulations and the Waters of the U.S. rule. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
TPP Member Nations Seek to Save Trade Agreement
…nations. A meeting between the remaining TPP nations is expected in the coming months, according to a New Zealand trade official. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Important Tax Deadline Looms for Farmers
Farmers and ranchers have just a few more days to file important paperwork with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or face penalties for failing to do so. The deadline to…
Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference This Weekend
…and share some stories from their personal involvement in Cuba. Jack Payne, UF’s senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, will be moderating this discussion. On Monday, there will…
Geneticist Edward Buckler Awarded First NAS Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences
By Kim Kaplan, USDA Agriculture Research Service Geneticist Ed Buckler measures a maize ear for statistical analysis. Photo by Scott Bauer. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) geneticist Edward Buckler will receive…
Six California Projects that Reduce Pesticide Use
…leadership, education and outreach by California based organizations that carry out pest management. The six projects use integrated pest management (IPM) to manage pests, combining preventive and natural strategies such…
EU Dairy Farmers Spray Milk Powder in Price Protest
…are driving them to the brink of bankruptcy and releasing more milk powder on the market would further complicate their plight. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
ChemChina Files for U.S. Antitrust Approval of Syngenta Takeover
…have been submitted. A Syngenta spokesperson says both companies remain fully committed to the transaction and are confident of its closing. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Fourth Quarter 2016 Farm Lending Slows
…a slower rate of loan repayments, but the increase in farm debt was the smallest increase in more than three years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Three Named as USDA Deputy Secretary Candidates
…Senate to act. A team assisting Clovis will hire staff and begin crafting policy until Perdue is allowed to take office. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump EPA Plan Calls for Eliminating WOTUS
…or federal district courts. The Trump administration could choose not to defend WOTUS in court, effectively killing enforcement of the rule. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….