…Zealand’s Parliament approved legislation last week allowing the nation to join TPP, despite the likelihood the trade deal will not proceed. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump Election Leaves Agriculture Awaiting Clarification on Issues
…report predicts agriculture markets may be impacted by foreign exchange volatility in the short term as Trump takes office in January. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Environmental Education Grants to Conservation Organizations in California
…the science behind their local watersheds, and to engage high-school students in stewardship, conservation, and natural resource management issues in their local community. “We’re delighted to support these student-focused environmental…
National Organic Standards Board Appointments
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed five new members to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), adding valuable perspectives to the 15-member advisory board. Appointees will begin their 5-year service on…
Bacterial Imbalances Can Mean Bad News for Honey Bees
By Jan Suszkiw, USDA Agriculture Research Service A team of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and their collaborators have established a strong link between honey bee health and the…
U.S. Turkey Production
…$5.71 billion Data are reported annually in the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Poultry-Production and Value report. U.S. turkey meat production (ready-to-cook weight): 2012: 5.97 billion pounds 2013: 5.81 billion…
Canada Expands TB Quarantines
…confirmed within 48 months. Other TB-positive animals found in connection to the current probe would not be considered a separate case. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Overseas HPAI Outbreaks Prompt Import Restrictions
…virus. The Newcastle disease virus is highly contagious and can wipe out up to 90 percent of flocks in certain forms. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Froman: TPP in Purgatory
…be.” He encouraged President-elect Donald Trump to focus on strengthening the problem’s he sees in trade agreements including TPP and NAFTA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Obama Administration Giving up on Lame-Duck TPP Vote
…the elections in an effort to garner more support. Now, President-elect Donald Trump is expected to withdraw from the trade deal. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Awards Funding for Market Development Programs
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is awarding $200 million to more than 70 U.S. agricultural organizations to help expand…
Voice of Corn Farmers Amplified at NAFB
…Radio Network. Sara Wyant, Agri-Pulse, was also honored with the 2016 Dix Harper Meritorious Service Award. A new leadership team was also elected during the event which includes the following…
Schools partner to Share Love of Ag Education
…in science,” Beck said. “The conference gave me the confidence, connections and resources I needed.” Conference attendees could almost see the wheels turning in Beck’s mind as she listened to…
NIFA Focus on Two New Projects
…and their families, webinars on assistive technology, youth safety events, briefings to the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services and other services. Colorado State University runs the Colorado AgrAbility Project that…