…bills are also issues likely to see some action in the short session before lawmakers head back to the campaign trail. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: More Ag Technology
…on natural ecosystems Less runoff of chemicals into rivers and groundwater Increased worker safety n addition, robotic technologies enable more reliable monitoring and management of natural resources, such as air…
Labor Day Grilling Safety
…can personally answer your food safety questions on weekdays year-round. The Hotline receives more than 80,000 calls yearly. This toll-free telephone service, which began July 1, 1985, helps prevent foodborne…
Walnut Objective Measurement Report
Record Walnut Production Forecast The 2016 California walnut production is forecast at 670,000 tons, up 11 percent from 2015’s production of 603,000 tons, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service….
Availability of Additional Farm Loan Funding
Reminds Lenders and Potential Borrowers of Small Business Administration Option The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini announced that additional funding will be made…
German Activist Hope to Stop EU-Canada Trade Deal
…Trade Agreement breaches Germany’s constitution, and want the court to stop implementation of the deal before its ratification by EU states. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Syngenta Seeking Buyer for Hawaii Operation
…the Syngenta-ChemChina merger is expected to be completed by the end of the year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Read more on the Syngenta/ChemChina merger here….
Vermont, Grocery Industry, Agree to Dismiss GMO Labeling Lawsuit
…Manufactures Association, Snak International, the International Dairy Foods Association, the National Association of Manufacturers, Syngenta, DuPont, Dow, Bayer, Monsanto and Conagra. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Senators Urge Investigation into Canada’s Dairy-Pricing Policies
…imports.” The dairy industry welcomed the call for an investigation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Read the response from the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and…
Wheat Industry Applauds End to Japan’s Wheat Import Suspension
…it in a reasonable way.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: U.S. Wheat Associates and the National Association of Wheat Growers U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and…
Amazon Seeking Drive-up Grocery Location in Seattle
…plans. The online retailer started with book sales in 1994 but quickly grew to a vast selection of items, including groceries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Funding for Ag Water Use
The California Department of Water Resources and the California Department of Food and Agriculture have released a DRAFT Request for Proposals (RFP) for a 30-day comment period concerning a joint…
Almond Board: Almond Achievement Award Nominations
Every year since 2011, the Almond Achievement Award has honored an industry or allied-industry member who has added value to the California Almond industry through long-term service, contributions or innovations….
Agrium in Merger Talks with Potash Corp.
…competitive advantages across our product lines. We supply key products and services directly to growers, including crop nutrients, crop protection, seed, as well as agronomic and application services, thereby helping…