…recommends that farmers “do not abuse glyphosate” so the industry doesn’t lose the option of using the herbicide in the future. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers Seek Syngenta Lawsuit Settlement Approval
…caused U.S. corn prices to plummet. China later approved the trait for import, and Syngenta denies any wrongdoing in the case. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NCBA Applauds Another 90-Day Delay in Electronic Logging Device Mandate
Mandate Was To Have Taken Effect on Sunday, March 18 Kevin Kester National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Transportation’s…
Commodity Classic Attendance Tops 8,000
…Commodity Classic is presented by the American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The 2019 Commodity…
Early Stage Ag Tech Investments Up 29 Percent
…Valley venture firms, state-backed government funds, pension funds, corporate entities, as well as the growing number of agriculture tech specialists. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Read…
U.S. Will Engage With TPP-11 Countries Regarding Fair Trade
…will enter into force 60 days after six of the 11 countries ratify the deal, which is expected early next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Hartzler Introduces Legislation to Address Broadband in Farm Bill
…second upload, and this bill would increase the baseline to 25 megabits per second download and three megabits per second upload. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Peterson: House Ag Plans Farm Bill Mark-up Soon
…any significant changes to the bill. The Senate is expected to consider it’s version of the bill in committee next month. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
An Orchard Becomes a Community’s Jewel
…healthy foods and snacks and were suffering from chronic illness.. Being located near Ontario International Airport, close to Los Angeles, the area is primarily commercial and there aren’t many grocery…
USDA/NIFA Invests in Exploratory Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded grants to support the initial development of innovative ideas in agriculture and food production through the…
USDA Decides Not to Impose Additional Regulatory Requirements for Organic Producers and Handlers
…organic regulations could have a negative effect on voluntary participation in the National Organic Program, including real costs for producers and consumers. The existing robust organic livestock and poultry regulations…
Celebrating National Plant a Flower Day
…in motion for spring, because its National Plant a Flower Day. Each year this day is dedicated to the planting of flowers and looking forward to the spring season. You…
Latest RFS Bill Ignores Ethanol Benefits and Science
…announcing the legislation Thursday, the lawmakers were joined by Collin O’Mara, President of the National Wildlife Federation, as well as Debbie Sease, Director of the Sierra Club National Campaign. The…
Business, Farm, Union Groups React to Trump’s Tariffs
…Scott Paul says 500 people are heading back to work for U.S. Steel because of Trump’s move to protect their industry. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….