…could wind up hurting the very producers the department claims it’s trying to protect,” said National Turkey Federation President Joel Brandenberger. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association agrees, saying the rules…
USDA Awards $3.4 Million for Research to Increase Wheat Yields
…Agricultural Research Service; The U.S. Agency for International Development; Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council of the United Kingdom; Grains Research and Development Corporation of Australia; Department of Biotechnology of…
Wheat Growers Welcome Actions on China Trade
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) welcome two trade dispute actions by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) challenging Chinese government policies that distort the…
EPA Takes Action to Prevent Poisonings from Herbicide
…many agricultural and non-agricultural settings and is also used as a defoliant on crops such as cotton prior to harvest. EPA proposed similar measures last March and took public comment….
AFBF Pres. Duvall Comments on Nomination of Ryan Zinke to Interior
…while national monuments policies have unfairly limited public access to critical natural resources. “We know Congressman Zinke understands these issues and are encouraged that he is committed to just and…
Conaway: China’s Predatory Practices Harming U.S. Producers
…viability of the U.S. cotton industry. It is critically important that the U.S. government take prompt action to stop China’s assault on America’s cotton farmers. “And while China is undeniably…
Almond Board: 2016 Almond Achievement Award
…crucial part of its activities, the Board now engages in production, nutrition and market research, advertising and promotion in domestic and international markets, quality control and statistical analysis and dissemination….
Lower Beef Prices Good for Consumers
…and rib roast. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says November 2016 was the largest beef production month since 2010. As a result, industry experts at beef industry analyst firm CattleFax…
Western Governors Vow Climate Change Fight
…the world’s food. The governors were meeting this week as part of the Western Governors Association meeting in San Diego, California. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada Approves Funds for Ranchers Affected by Bovine TB
…notified Canada of the bovine TB outbreak when a cow from Alberta tested positive for bovine TB at a U.S. slaughterhouse. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Rushing to Finish Organic Livestock Welfare Rule
…DeFazio said he “supports USDA’s work” on the rule and urged the White House and USDA to finalize the rule quickly. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Foreign Trade Negotiator Says U.S. Will Restore TPP, Eventually
…U.S. cattle industry will build due to a 13 percent tariff differential in Australia’s favor in a billion-dollar market, being Japan. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Updating the National Poultry Improvement Program
…Federal Register is a Notice of Intent to re-establish the NPIP General Conference Committee. You can view that notice here. Docket No. APHIS–2016–0013 From: National Poultry Improvement Plan The National…
4-H and NASA Partner on Space Age STEM Curriculum
…Extension System through land-grant universities and the National 4-H Council empowers young people to lead for a lifetime. “We are proud to partner with NASA and 4-H alum Peggy Whitson…