…all eligible to seek nomination for a seat on the National Watermelon Promotion Board. The national program is industry-funded and since 1989 has supported domestic and international marketing and promotion…
President’s Day / National Cherry Pie Day
…Day / National Cherry Pie Day Presidents’ Day is celebrated every third Monday in February to recognize President George Washington. The day is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the…
Day Without Immigrants Protests Slowed Some Meatpacking Operations
…several types of business closures, largely in urban areas, and including grocery stores and restaurants from fast food to fine dining. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
East Coast Dock Workers Starting Contract Negotiation Early
…the west coast during 2015. The International Longshoremen’s Association held informal contract talks last week with the United States Maritime Alliance, which represents the employers of some 25,000 unionized Atlantic…
Farmers File Class Action Suit over Dicamba Drift
…that were not tolerant to dicamba. The new lawsuit contends that Monsanto is responsible for the off-label dicamba use and damage. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Mexico Looking at Argentina, Brazil, for Yellow Corn
…percent import tax on Mexican goods to cover the cost and the consideration of renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Scott Pruitt Confirmed and Sworn in as EPA Administrator
…and EPA is a vital part of that mission. Pruitt became a national leader through a career of advocating to keep power in the hands of hardworking Americans. He has…
NASS Honors Two Former Employees in 2016 Hall of Fame Induction
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) inducted to its Hall of Fame two retired agency leaders whose impact continues to resonate today. The NASS Hall…
Oroville Dam: Evacuation Order Disrupts Farming in Affected Area
…farm is located along Highway 70, said the affected region includes a number of processing, packing and fruit drying companies, such as Sunsweet, Pacific Coast Producers, Cal Fruit International and…
Ag Groups Respond to Pruitt Confirmation
Pruitt Agriculture groups respond after the U.S. Senate confirmation of Scott Pruitt to be the next administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. The National Cotton Council is pleased that the…
EPA Defends RFS Implementation
…also taken heat for missing multiple statutory deadlines and for how it went about setting biofuels volumes for the next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
KIND CEO Pledges $25 Million for Nutrition Group
…healthy snack options. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Feed the Truth KIND Snacks Founder and CEO Creates New Organization to Promote Public Health Over Special…
New Venture for the National Farm Machinery Show
…news service. From: National Farm Machinery Show Collaborative Venture in the Works for National Farm Machinery Show Kentucky Fair Board and Association of Equipment Manufacturers Announce Agreement on Opening Day…
EU To Begin Trade Talks with China
The European Union is getting set to talk trade with China in April or May. European officials told Reuters the goal is to promote free trade and international cooperation in…