…said Tuesday that it does not appear Trump is “close” to naming a new Agriculture Secretary just yet, despite recent speculation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Turkey History
…over seven million. The turkey almost faced extension back in the 1930’s due to loss of habitat and over-hunting. It was the 1950’s when conservation groups began to restore the…
Detector Dogs Funded to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…crop production on America’s farms, protecting forests and other natural plant resources, ensuring the health of plant cultivation within gardens and nurseries, and promoting the global competitiveness of our country’s…
Organic produce growers sought for research study
…conducted in other states by the University of Minnesota, University of Maine, USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Beltsville Agricultural Center, USDA Economic Research Service’s Resource and Rural Economics Division, Cornell University…
Orchard Owner Suing Monsanto over Dicamba Drift
…state and federal law and harmed their neighbors in the process.” Missouri agriculture officials are investigating 124 dicamba-related complaints this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Deal Struck to Cut Oil Output
…prices would not go up if the bulk of the cuts were from countries where production is already expected to fall. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Syngenta Class Action Lawsuit Moving Forward
…importing U.S. corn at the time. The nationwide class involved in the lawsuit is set for trial in June of 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Japan Moving Forward with TPP
…trade deal between the two are likely to accelerate in the coming months, if the United States backs away from TPP. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Heitkamp Topping Trump Ag Secretary List
…Heitkamp is viewed as a vocal advocate for farmers and would be a small signal of bipartisanship under the Trump administration. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Food Inspection
Everett Griner talks about food inspection service needing improvement in today’s Agri View. Food Inspection You know most of us seldom stop to think about how important food safety is….
EPA to Reduce Diesel Emission
…West Coast Collaborative are leading the way on reducing harmful diesel emissions and advancing domestic economic development.” The 2016 grants will fund the following projects: California Air Resources Board (CARB):…
Funding for Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…with the aid of biotechnology. Another project was awarded to the USDA-Agricultural Research Service worksite in Prosser, Wash., which examined ways to minimize the unintended presence of GE alfalfa in…
Water Bill with Drought Relief on President’s Desk
The FY17 Water Resources Development Act is now on the President’s desk, after passing both the House and the Senate late last week. The water bill includes drought relief legislation…
CDFA Announces Vacancies
…of necessary traveling expenses in accordance with the rules of the California Department of Human Resources. In addition, the Board includes up to nine non-voting ex officio members from the…