…to have at the national level on this important issue. We are honored to join the inaugural class of the Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions and work with the…
Bayer Taking Steps to Fund Monsanto Acquisition
…in the European Union in the first quarter of next year and to U.S. authorities by the end of this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Lawmakers Mixed on WRDA Lame-duck Changes
…be included for the deal to clear the Senate. Inhofe said he was still “optimistic there will be a deal” during the lame-duck session. From the National Association of Farm…
Canada Cattle Producers urge Trade Fight if Trump Revives COOL
…that tariffs go into place immediately.” However, he added that until it’s clear how Trump might approach COOL, no action is necessary. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
New Zealand Wants to Talk Trade with Trump
…Zealand’s Parliament approved legislation last week allowing the nation to join TPP, despite the likelihood the trade deal will not proceed. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump Election Leaves Agriculture Awaiting Clarification on Issues
…the horizon. Finally, the report predicts agriculture markets may be impacted by foreign exchange volatility in the short term as Trump takes office in January. From the National Association of…
National Organic Standards Board Appointments
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed five new members to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), adding valuable perspectives to the 15-member advisory board. Appointees will begin their 5-year service on…
U.S. Turkey Production
…$5.71 billion Data are reported annually in the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Poultry-Production and Value report. U.S. turkey meat production (ready-to-cook weight): 2012: 5.97 billion pounds 2013: 5.81 billion…
Western View: Trump Won, Now What?
…little extra power. Not much more, but enough that “rural America” still has a voice in national affairs and is not always shouted down with the noise from the cities….
Safer, More Effective Pest Management
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded $9.4 million to support 25 research and outreach projects that will help mitigate pests, weeds and…
Canada Expands TB Quarantines
…confirmed within 48 months. Other TB-positive animals found in connection to the current probe would not be considered a separate case. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Overseas HPAI Outbreaks Prompt Import Restrictions
…virus. The Newcastle disease virus is highly contagious and can wipe out up to 90 percent of flocks in certain forms. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Froman: TPP in Purgatory
…trade agenda has to be.” He encouraged President-elect Donald Trump to focus on strengthening the problem’s he sees in trade agreements including TPP and NAFTA. From the National Association of…
Obama Administration Giving up on Lame-Duck TPP Vote
…the elections in an effort to garner more support. Now, President-elect Donald Trump is expected to withdraw from the trade deal. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….