…National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: USA Rice Initial Reports on Impact of Flooding on Rice Crop in Southern Louisiana More than 20 inches of rain have fallen…
The Western View: Hay Technology
…to list; buyers search for free. There are some other ways to find hay growers by using the internet; some people use Craigslist, and there’s another web service called Hay…
Food Scraps
…is one of many ways we can deal with our trash responsibly, and it also one of many natural alternatives to promoting soil fertility. However, sometimes we need to fill…
USDA Grant to Support Future Farmers
…need to bring new farmers into the business. USDA has engaged its resources to provide new farmers improved access to land, credit and equipment. USDA is also extending crop insurance…
Meeting Emissions Goals
…were included in the new rule. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: American Trucking Association ATA Hopes Final Truck Efficiency Rule Will Achieve Emissions Goals Leading…
Poultry Facilities Recognized
…workforce.” They also said the injury rate is now almost equal to the rate in the rest of America’s manufacturing industries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Cancelling Atrazine Would Cost Farmers $2.5 Billion
…weeds are resistant to other herbicides but not to Atrazine. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Corn Growers Association Zimmerman Defends Atrazine at Senate Hearing…
Asian Trade Negotiations Taking Place Without the U.S.
…lose ground to manufacturing competitors like Vietnam, which would have greater duty-free access to the United States and other member nations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump’s New Ag Advisors Take Aim at Regulatory Overreach
…major party candidates say they are against the TPP agreement but support trade, adding “they need to articulate what that means.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Environmental Impact Report Draft Released
DWR Releases Draft Environmental Impact Report on State Water Project Contract Extension The Department of Water Resources (DWR) released for public review a draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) on extending…
APHIS Accepting Applications for FY 2017 NCPN Cooperative Agreements
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is inviting stakeholders to submit applications for fiscal year (FY) 2017 National Clean Plant Network (NCPN) projects under the 2014 Farm Bill…
Cultivating the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…of the American farmer exceeding 58 years, USDA recognizes the need to bring more people into agriculture. Over the course of this Administration, USDA has engaged its resources to provide…
Confidence Gaining in Brazil’s Agriculture
…bottomed out. Meanwhile, agriculture is one of the few sectors to have grown through the recession, expanding 1.8 percent last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Humane Society to Target Broiler Welfare
…offering enrichments and shifting to controlled-atmosphere slaughter methods. Several poultry processors contacted by Meatingplace said they were unaware of the letter. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….