…him “a second chance” at his local food bank’s culinary trade program. Chance Parker says if it wasn’t for SNAP, he’d probably be homeless. From the National Association of Farm…
Farm Aid Concert Served Certified Humane Meats
…livestock traditionally, humanely and sustainably. All Niman Ranch pork, beef, lamb and prepared products are certified under the Certified Humane program. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Poultry Safety Standard Similar to U.S.
…in the U.S. CFI attributes its opposition to China’s “questionable food safety record and its lack of rigorous on-farm management practices.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Organizations Support Northey, Ibach Nominations
…initiated by the National Association of Wheat Growers, urged the committee to advance the nominations to the full Senate for consideration. President Donald Trump has nominated Northey, the current Iowa…
Farm Bill This Fall “High Hurdle” for Senate
…2018 Farm Bill would start within the next eight weeks, making House work on the Farm bill just two weeks away. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Japan Interested in Multi-nation Trade Agreements, Not Bilateral Trade
…trip, says they are hopeful that Vice President Mike Pence will make progress on the issue during talks planned for October. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Young Producer’s Perspective on the Dairy Business
…junior member. Credit Visit www.holsteinusa.com to learn more. by the Holstein Association USA with Andy Birch, Maple Grove Farm, Derby, Vermont From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA/NIFA Needs Stakeholder Input on Food, Agriculture Priorities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is soliciting stakeholder input on the emerging needs and opportunities in food and agricultural sciences. Through this…
Forest Service Wildland Fire Suppression Costs Exceed $2 Billion
…acres of National Forest system lands have burned in that time. “We are breaking records in terms of dollars spent, acres of National Forest land burned, and the increased duration…
Higher Ag Exports in 2017 and a Trade Surplus Next Year
…preliminary forecast for 2018 exports, which they say will come in at $139 billion, slightly lower than predictions for this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Plant-Based Food Sales Up 8 Percent from 2016
…last year. Bruce Friedrich, Good Food Institute Executive Director, calls it a revolution that’s taking place in the plant-based meat space. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
European Court Rules Against GMO Ban
…happy with the ruling and hopeful it will lead to similar science-based stances on genetic engineering in Europe during the years ahead. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Sunset Proposal in NAFTA 2.0
…of trade agreements are their certainty and “a sunset provision removes any such certainty and will significantly damage investment and trade.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Urban Agriculture Bill Introduced in U.S. House
…ranchers and producers as a tool for economic development. The legislation is supported by the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition and Farmers Market Coalition. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….