The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Biological and Environmental Research, announce joint…
Celebrating a Popular Crunchy Snack
…this day slip through your fingers. It’s National Popcorn Day. A day to celebrate a time-honored treat can be enjoyed sweet or savory, caramelized, buttered or plain. Molded into a…
EU Moves to Ban Palm Oil from Biofuels
…goals, with the palm oil ban starting in 2021. The EU approved draft measures of the plan this week, meaning the European Parliament, the European Commission and the EU national…
Conaway: Farm Bill on Track for March Unveil
…craft a farm bill, and some in the chamber fear a farm bill will not be finished or passable this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump See’s Ag Benefits of NAFTA, Still Threatening Withdraw
…benefits of NAFTA for agriculture, according to Bloomberg. However, Perdue warns the president’s view on trade should not be confused with a softer approach to the negotiations. From the National…
Ag Coalition Formed to Support NAFTA
…American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and many various commodity groups. For more information on Americans for Farmers & Families please visit https://americansforfarmersandfamilies.com/ From…
Cargill Enters Plant-Based Protein Market
…and boosted its stake last month. In September of last year, Nestle USA purchased Sweet Earth, a manufacturer of plant-based burritos, burgers and other foods. From the National Association of…
Brazil Considers Dropping Tariff on U.S. Ethanol Imports
…address concerns over beef exports. Brazil says it is waiting for the United States to decide whether the issue is resolved. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Organics Encourage Support for Livestock Rule
…Department of Agriculture stop interfering with the public process that created the rule. The coalition, which includes the National Farmers Union, published a paid open letter in the Washington Post…
Trump Falling Behind on USDA Nominees
…civil rights, nutrition, food safety, natural resources, research and the chief financial officer post remains vacant, according to the Hagstrom Report. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Official: U.S. Direction on NAFTA Like Following a Pinball
…and modernize the agreement. Canada will host the sixth and potentially make-or-break round of NAFTA talks later this month in Montreal. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers Market Legal Toolkit Launched
…them, and how to make local food available and accessible for all community members. The toolkit can be found at www.farmersmarketlegaltoolkit.org From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Native Farm Bill Coalition Formed
…advance their interests.” The Native Farm Bill Coalition is a joint project by the Seeds of Native Health campaign, the Intertribal Agriculture Council, the National Congress of American Indians, and…
NPPC: Mexico Pork Exports Rule Maintains Good Trade Relationship
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) says allowing Mexico to export pork to the U.S. is a sign of good trade relations. The Department of Agriculture last week finalized a…