…of farmers for the case was not fair because it would include farmers who were not harmed by the trade dispute. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ryan: Cuba Embargo Will Continue
…and machinery. The administration also removed a shipping barrier, keeping U.S. ships traveling directly to Cuba from returning for 180 days. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Europe Trade Woes Spelling Trouble for TTIP
…the talks say TTIP is effectively dead at this point. Meanwhile, farmers in the EU protested both trade deals last weekend. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
‘One-Two Punch’ of River Flow Plans Hits Rural California
…could be stored in reservoirs, CFBF President Paul Wenger said, the draft proposal from the State Water Resources Control Board would reduce surface-water supplies on which much of California depends….
Final Rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
…related conservation values as one of the program purposes. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) administers ACEP, a voluntary program created in the 2014 Farm bill to protect and restore…
USDA/NIFA Awards $4.7 M for Food Safety Outreach, Education
…USDA programs and services that support strong local and regional food systems. Across USDA, the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative coordinates the Department’s policy, resources and outreach efforts…
U.S – Mexico Establish Committee to Support Organic Trade Partnership
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced plans to establish a Joint Organic Compliance Committee to enhance cooperation and ensure the integrity of organic products traded…
Orchard Wood Recycling Offers Disposal Option
Your old almond orchard has given upward of 25 years of faithful service. Time for those trees to retire. But the biomass plant down the road is closed—put out of…
California State Veterinarian Honored by USDA
…her extensive contributions to animal health and animal agriculture with a 2016 USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Administrator’s Award, recently bestowed by APHIS administrator Kevin Shea at…
USDA Predicts Record California Almond Harvest
…$5.33 billion. However, with prices high relative to long-term averages, USDA says almond producers still have an incentive to increase production. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
India Seeks to Triple Egg Production
…children up to five years old is suffering from malnutrition and that “eggs can help a lot in combating the malnutrition.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
BASF Chemical Plant Faces Prolonged Shutdown Following Explosion
…agriculture-solutions unit. However, that was before Bayer and Monsanto agreed on a merger worth $66 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: BASF Ludwigshafen site Update…
CA’s Ross Possible Clinton Ag Secretary
…Relations for the Nebraska Rural Electric Association and as Field Representative for U.S. Senator Edward Zorinsky. Parts of this story are from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Dannon Responds to Ag Attack
…news service. Below is the News Release from Dannon dated April 27, 2016 Dannon Announces Breakthrough Sweeping Commitment for Sustainable Agriculture, More Natural Ingredients and Greater Transparency Innovative Pledge redefines…