…research and extension planning projects. SCRI also encourages projects involving international partnerships. Applicants must clearly describe and demonstrate how international activities proposed in applications submitted to SCRI will contribute to…
Citrus Crop Forecast Live Coverage Wednesday, October 12
A unique new sponsor targeting Florida citrus growers will result in broadcast “from location” in Italy The annual October citrus crop forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural…
Putin Tells Russia to Not Hurry Grain Movement
…tough Soviet times when the nation had to import American wheat. Now, Russia is expected to be the biggest wheat exporter. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Judge Allows Syngenta Corn Case to Continue as Class Action Suit
…and less expensive for farmers to pursue their claims against Syngenta.” Syngenta says it is not responsible for the losses and may appeal the District Court’s decision. From the National…
Arkansas Representative Introduces Tax Deferred Savings Bill for Farmers
…House Ways and Means Committee for consideration. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: U.S. Representative Rick Crawford Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-1) introduced H.R. 6167, the Farm…
USDA GMO Labeling Study Waiting on Funding
…The mandatory labeling bill allows for scannable codes on food packaging that directs consumers to label information online through a smartphone. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Grains Council, Renewable Fuels Association Disappointed in China DDGs Determination
The U.S. Grains Council and the Renewable Fuels Association expressed disappointment Wednesday with China’s preliminary determination regarding U.S. dried distiller’s grains. The Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of…
Agri View: American Agriculture
…tobacco and sugar. Just to name a few. Cattle came from the first Spanish settlers and most or our fruit came with the Europeans. Cotton and tobacco were the main…
Millennials are Big Organic Consumers
…under 18 years old. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Read more from the Organic Trade Association about Households headed by Millennial parents the biggest organic-buying group….
Millennials and Organic: a winning combination
…generational attitudes and beliefs regarding the USDA Organic label. The target audience included a national online panel of U.S. households supplemented with KIWI Magazine’s Parents’ Advisory Board. All respondents had…
Organic Research and Extension Programs Funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) released details of 26 grants that will help organic farmers and ranchers improve business operations and bring…
U.S. Poultry Dispute with India Nears Resolution
…eggs, and live pigs violated international rules. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today says a key aspect of the WTO’s decision found that India’s ban failed to separate disease-free areas and…
Flooding to Shut Down Mississippi River Shipping Temporarily
…and western Wisconsin have swamped farmlands in those states and are causing concerns about the conditions of the corn and soybean crops ahead of the fall harvest. From the National…
Prospects for a Vote on TPP Improving Slightly
…the other 11 nations in the deal. Hayes said the exports would directly tie to 10,000 new jobs in the U.S. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….























