Statewide water conservation vital for surviving uncertain climate future California’s 2016 Water Year draws to a close, ending a fourth year marked by meager precipitation that fell more often as…
Support for Minority and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…rural areas.” Tuskegee University, Alabama, $200,000 Alaska Tribal Conservation Alliance, Alaska $187,316 Little Colorado River Plateau Resource Conservation and Development, Arizona, $200,000 Developing Innovation in Navajo Education Inc., Arizona; also…
FDA Allows Peanuts to be called “Healthy”
…for the use of the term “healthy” in the labeling of food products is open until January 26th of next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NCBA Joins Calls for Withdrawal of Proposed Estate Tax Regulations
…tax, and in some cases, are put out of business. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Proposed Estate Tax Regulations Threaten Family…
China Wants GMOs, Citizens Don’t
…farmers in China do not use GM crops, the nation does, however, allow imports of GM crops to enter the country. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NCGA Applauds WRDA House Passage
…of the year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Corn Growers Association The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5303, the Water Resources and Development…
Farm Economy Slumping into Fourth Quarter 2016
…in rural areas. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Farm Income In August, expectations for 2016 farm income were revised…
Funding Available for Specialty Crop Research
…collaboration, open communication, the exchange of information, and the development of resources that accelerate application of scientific discovery and technology. SCRI gives priority to projects that are multi-state, multi-institutional, or…
CA to receive $11.7M Funding for FSMA Produce Safety Rrule
…considered all necessary resources required of California’s diverse produce industry, along with consideration for the various production and packing operations throughout the state. The multi-year plan to implement an enhanced…
Citrus Crop Forecast Live Coverage Wednesday, October 12
…Statistics Service will be broadcast live for the 22nd consecutive year, at noon on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, on the Southeast AgNet Radio Network and online at www.SoutheastAgNet.com, www.AgNetWest.com and…
Putin Tells Russia to Not Hurry Grain Movement
…tough Soviet times when the nation had to import American wheat. Now, Russia is expected to be the biggest wheat exporter. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Judge Allows Syngenta Corn Case to Continue as Class Action Suit
…pursue their claims against Syngenta.” Syngenta says it is not responsible for the losses and may appeal the District Court’s decision. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Arkansas Representative Introduces Tax Deferred Savings Bill for Farmers
…House Ways and Means Committee for consideration. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: U.S. Representative Rick Crawford Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-1) introduced H.R. 6167, the Farm…
USDA GMO Labeling Study Waiting on Funding
…The mandatory labeling bill allows for scannable codes on food packaging that directs consumers to label information online through a smartphone. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….