…Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Kendal Frazier says the survey shows “an overview of producer commitment and progress across the cattle industry.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Assistant to the Secretary Anne Hazlett Applauds FLOTUS Be Best Initiative
…and prioritized investments in two key grant programs to address the crisis in rural places. For more information about these efforts, visit the USDA rural opioid misuse webpage at www.usda.gov/opioids….
Secretary Perdue Commits to Prioritizing Food Waste Solutions
…of Agriculture (USDA). This roundtable, the first of many USDA public events on food waste, serves as an opportunity to raise awareness while discussing solutions with leaders throughout the entire…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-08-18
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NRCS Resources to Increase Pollinator Populations
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is working to increase pollinator populations by aiding farmers in making conservation improvements to help monarch butterflies and…
NAFTA Talks Continue This Week
…members of Congress encouraged Lighthizer to eliminate Canada’s tariffs on U.S. dairy exports and its protectionist pricing policies through the negotiations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Food Price Index up 2.7 Percent
…to its year-ago level. Finally, sugar prices were down 4.8 percent for the month, and down 24 percent from April 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Credit Loan Volume up One Percent
…year. President and CEO of the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation Tracey McCabe says the system remains “well-positioned” to support farmers as they face challenges this year. Net interest…
Canada Closes TB Investigation
…million in compensation for the destroyed animals. The successful investigation allows Canada to keep its bovine tuberculosis-free status regarding global trade. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Monsanto Leadership Out of Bayer Takeover
…which depends on required regulatory approvals. Until that date, both companies will continue to operate as competitors under their current structures. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Growth Energy Pressing Trump on Biofuels
…and crops during the worst farm crisis since the 1980s.” The full-page ads were placed by Growth Energy ahead of an expected meeting with farm-state leaders and petroleum backers at…
Agri View: Honeybee Research Continuing
…the bee. USDA photo by Scott Bauer I hadn’t had an update on the honeybee problem in a month or so now. I got one yesterday. Researchers have received a…
Armed to Farm Program Provides Veterans with Farming Skills
…on various aspects of farming to military veterans who may be interested in beginning a farm, or who have been farming for less than 10 years. “Many veterans were saying…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-07-18
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