…Dot Com says Wallonia was concerned that would give too much power to multinational entities. They also wanted protections for Wallonia’s farmers, who would now face competition from Canadian imports….
Administration Given More Time to Defend WOTUS
…also set a deadline of February 19, 2017, for intervenors to file briefs either in support of or opposition to the rule. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
Crop Insurance Options for Upland Cotton Farmers
…for cotton (1975-2013) are from USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA). Only counties with continuous cotton production (recorded every year are included in the analysis, leaving 151 cotton-producing counties, which represent…
Bonsai Museum Celebrates 40th Anniversary
By Sharon Durham, USDA Agriculture Research Service The United States National Arboretum-National Bonsai and Penjing Museum, located in Washington, D.C.. Operated by the United States Department of Agricultures – Agricultural…
2016 Profiles in Leadership Award Recipient Honored
Deanna van Klaveren was honored with the 2016 Profiles in Leadership Award by the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) and the Ag Leadership Alumni Council. The award was presented at…
Farm Groups Discuss Food Industry GMO Marketing Claims/Conflict with Sustainable Agriculture
National farm association leaders unveiled plans for a “straight talk” campaign to engage the food industry in a dialogue on sustainable agriculture production, the marketing practices used to reach consumers,…
Almond Board: Importance of Spatial Mapping
…96.8% accurate. This data will be used by the National Agricultural Statistical Service (NASS) to support the acreage surveys and serve as a complimentary almond industry resource. The NASS acreage…
EPA Investigating Reports of Improper Dicamba Use
…Meanwhile, the EPA is expected to decide whether to approve “over the top” dicamba application on soybean fields later this fall. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Cancer Agency Asked Experts to Withhold Glyphosate Documents
…The WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer is facing criticism over how it classifies carcinogens amid a recent classification regarding glyphosate. A letter and email obtained by Reuters shows…
Judge Considering Merits of Beef Checkoff Lawsuit
…Beef Council to use checkoff funds without oversight. Specifically, R-CALF says the state council is using checkoff dollars to promote international beef, and Montana producers cannot opt-out of the program….
Canada PM Warming up to TPP, CETA Still Possible
…that it happens.” The EU and Canada had planned to sign the trade agreement at a summit Today (Thursday) in Canada. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Tech Investments Reach Record
…according to the report. Goldman Sachs estimates the market for new agriculture technology products could be worth $240 billion by 2050. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Soil Health Key Topic of Climate-Smart Ag Meeting
…including validation of soil carbon protocols. The Soil Health Partnership is a farmer-led initiative of the National Corn Growers Association established in 2014. SHP Director Nick Goeser presented at the…
River Infrastructure Major Concern for Corn Farmers
…feet-long. They are also at the lower reaches of the waterways,” said Ken Hartman, chair of the National Corn Growers Association’s Market Access Action Team. “The southbound traffic here already…