…Carolina to announce the launch of the African American Forest Restoration and Retention project, jointly led by the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service…
Vilsack Could Play Key Role in Clinton Administration
…between Cheryl Mills, Clinton’s chief of staff at the State Department, and Tom Nides, Clinton’s deputy secretary of state for management. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
McDonald’s Completes Move Away from Antibiotics in Chicken
…and “satisfy increasingly conscientious customers,” according to the Wall Street Journal. The change will affect 50 percent of the restaurant’s menu. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Global Food Prices Slightly Lower
…3.2 percent on average, and meat prices climbed 1.3 percent from June. Sugar prices increased one percent from the previous month. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farm Credit System Loan Volume Up
…quarter of 2016. The Farm Credit report contributes the figures to positive second quarter results driven by an increased loan volume. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Clemson Research Could Lead to Space Farming
…the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Video from: Freight Farms The Leafy Green Machine, is a complete hydroponic growing system capable of producing a variety of lettuces, herbs…
USDA Announces Assistance for Dairy Farmers
…evaluate their enrollment options for 2017, as the enrollment period is currently scheduled to end September 30th, 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Learn more here….
California Citrus Acreage
The Pacific Regional Office of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conducts an acreage survey of California citrus growers as funding is available. The purpose of this survey is…
Safety Net Assistance for Milk Producers
…farm credit. The Department has engaged its resources to support a strong next generation of farmers and ranchers by improving access to land and capital; building new markets and market…
Specialty Crop Research Grants
…span the entire spectrum of specialty crops production. To date, USDA has awarded almost $400 million through the specialty crops program. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Russia and Japan Meet to Talk Exports
…being prepared now by government officials, and those facilities are ready to host an inspection mission from Japan, according to Russia. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farm Bureau Urges Support for Education
…and the Workforce approved the bill earlier this month. However, both chambers of Congress remain in recess until after Labor Day. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Renewable Fuels Question Credit Spike
…memorandum of understanding regarding RINs, under which the CFTC agreed to help EPA conduct investigations into possible fraud and market abuse. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Limit and Cut Production Cost
…flat to lower prices for wheat, a three to eight percent increase in corn prices and consistent export growth for soybeans. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….