…House Agriculture Committees sent a letter requesting an extended public comment period. USDA granted an additional 30 days on June 7th. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Seeking Additional Funding for Farm Loans
…loans as much as possible” until additional funds are available, according to Reuters. The Farm Service Agency last month suggested funding for this fiscal year would be depleted before the…
Western View: Owens Valley Lessons
…amazing vistas to see, natural mysteries to discover, and stories about the human condition you just have to hear. The town of Lone Pine is in the heart of the…
Russia and Turkey Hoping to Restore Economic Ties
…surfaced last week that the Russian military had informed Turkish intelligence about preparations for a coup just hours before it began. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Seafood Monitoring Rule Heads to White House for Review
…on harvest, landing and chain of custody of fish would be entered into a system already maintained by the federal government. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Consumers More Worried About Foodborne Illnesses over GMOs
…heard or read about food additives and ingredients, chemicals in food, or carcinogens in food?” 40 percent of respondents said yes. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
EPA Sets Scientific Advisory Panel Meeting on Glyphosate
…removed from its website in May a final report that essentially cleared glyphosate. The agency said the report was posted inadvertently. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Anti-Trade Talks Threaten TPP
…anti-trade campaigning makes it exceedingly difficult to get TPP through an already wary Congress, making passage not impossible but very unlikely. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Hydroponic Farming
…more of the future’s consumers will demand higher—quality resources (Charles and Godfray, 2011). The intensified harvesting of resources from the environment affects biodiversity negatively, as it contributes to climate change…
NMPF Introduces FARM Environmental Stewardship Component
…them the ability to track progress in a secure, confidential platform. Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of NMPF “FARM Environmental Stewardship is a natural addition to the existing FARM Program…
Avocado Advocates Share the Love
…CAC’s The Scoop blog, “I love working with the California Avocado Commission! They genuinely want to educate consumers about the benefits of eating avocados and provide wonderful resources like recipes…
Brexit May Help UK Biotech Approval Process
…First Thing Today. Frywald says based on recent conversations, the UK will make biotech approval and implementation based solely on science. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Bayer, Monsanto, Still Far Apart on Merger Agreement
…Meanwhile, Bayer may not be willing to go much higher as shareholders would rather see Bayer invest in its pharmaceutical business. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Syngenta Calls Regulatory Talks Constructive
…the rankings as the top six suppliers fight for market share and financial power to drive research and new product releases. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….