…America.” The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s recently released 2015 Certified Organic Survey showed that the number of certified farms, acres and sales were all up and the 12,818 certified…
U.S. Poultry Dispute with India Nears Resolution
…the U.S. asked the WTO board to sanction $450 million in retaliatory trade sanctions until India complied with the 2015 ruling. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Flooding to Shut Down Mississippi River Shipping Temporarily
…in those states and are causing concerns about the conditions of the corn and soybean crops ahead of the fall harvest. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Prospects for a Vote on TPP Improving Slightly
…the other 11 nations in the deal. Hayes said the exports would directly tie to 10,000 new jobs in the U.S. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada, China, Sign Canola and Beef Trade Agreement
…beef from Canada and have also advanced several key initiatives to support trade in pork, bovine genetics and some processed foods. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Poultry and Soy Groups in Cuba This Week
…The delegation also includes representatives from U.S. poultry and egg companies, cold storage and logistics providers, export companies, and shipping lines. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Presidential Debate Touches on Trade and Regulations
…out of existence.” Clinton said her economic plan would “cut regulations and streamline them for small businesses” but didn’t say how. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Launches Cage-Free Egg Report
…Farm Broadcasting news service. From: USDA USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), through its Livestock, Poultry, and Grain Market News (LPGMN) Division, published a new report adding transparency to the cage-free…
Court Strikes Down Tighter Anhydrous Restrictions
…selling more than 50 percent of the fertilizer to farmers have been exempt from PSM. OSHA’s 2015 memo eliminated the exemption. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Fish and Wildlife Service Addressing ESA Deficiencies
…effectiveness of the petition process to support species conservation. The rule was expected to be published to the Federal Register Tuesday. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Waiting on More Funding
…$30 billion borrowing limit during the period of the continuing resolution and needed its annual reimbursement moved forward to continue operating. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
State Ag Directors Say Next Farm Bill Could Provide Relief
…the farm bill,” that’s because nearly all of NASDA’s priorities for the 2014 Farm Bill were included in the final legislation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Help for Controling Woody Vegetation
What are some of the available resources for landowners to keep woody vegetation from overrunning their property? Rod Bain reports. woody-vegetation…
Iran Now Self-Sufficient in Wheat
…from domestic farmers this year in state-sponsored purchases. That figure represents a 20 percent increase from the same period last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….