…would prevent the government from passing laws to protect smaller farmers as well as the environment, and pass animal cruelty laws. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
TPP Headed for Ratification in Japan
…The current Prime Minister of Japan suggested several responses to food safety concerns but hasn’t committed to any specific procedures yet. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
HSUS Denies Budget Problems
…do expect those numbers to rise as many Americans typically wait until the end of the year for their charitable giving. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
CCGGA Opposes Air Resources Board Freight Facility Survey for 2017
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) held a public workshop to discuss “Data Collection and Freight Hub Survey” as part of CARB’s Sustainable Freight Strategy. This issue from early on…
Project to Expand Green Business in California
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $173,479 to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to help small and medium-size businesses across the state reduce their environmental impacts. Alexis Strauss,…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…provide new conservation opportunities through its competitive Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the department will invest up to $25 million for projects that…
Higher Dose of Vitamin D May Benefit Pregnant Women
By Sandra Avant, USDA Agriculture Research Service A new ARS-UC Davis study indicates that expectant mothers may benefit from an additional dose of vitamin D supplement. (Photo by Stephen Ausmus)…
Nominations for Trade Advisory Committees
…and ranchers; expanded risk management tools with products like Whole Farm Revenue Protection; and helped farm businesses grow with $36 billion in farm credit. The Department has engaged its resources…
Funding to Ensure Access to Needed Veterinary Services
…are on the cutting edge, helping to protect, secure and improve our food, agricultural and natural resources systems in USDA’s Medium Chapter 11: Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our…
Almond Board: Spatial Mapping Data Uses
…This data will be used by the National Agricultural Statistical Service (NASS) to support the acreage surveys and serve as a complimentary almond industry resource. The NASS acreage report, subjective…
November Pumpkin Picking
…period is the best to purchase a pumpkin. According to Dave Horner of USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service. 90-percent of the pumpkins in the United States for fresh market are sold…
Farmers Fleeing HSUS Ag Advisory Councils
…he threatened an HSUS staff member, adding that organization still has “around 50 farmers and ranchers” actively involved in agriculture councils. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Poultry Industry Injury Rate Remains Low
…rate was 22.7, that the industry says demonstrates “the enormous progress the industry has made in improving safety for its workforce.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Monsanto Shareholders to Vote on Bayer Acquisition
…next three years. The special meeting of shareowners next month will be held at Monsanto global R&D headquarters in Chesterfield, Missouri. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….