…least early next week. Currently, Brian Klippenstein (clip-in-stine) from Protect the Harvest is the lone listed transition team member for USDA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
American Farm Bureau Federation re: USTR Victory in WTO Dispute
“The American Farm Bureau Federation applauds U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman and the Obama administration on their victory at the World Trade Organization in defending farmers and ranchers from unfair…
Conservation Districts to Lead Record 25 RCPP Projects in 2017
…other RCPP projects in the new year. Authorized by the 2014 farm bill, RCPP allocates federal dollars to large-scale conservation projects developed and implemented by localized partnerships. USDA pledged a…
Farm Bureau, NASDA Seek Delay of Unlawful EPA Rule
The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture have petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to delay the January 2017 start date of its worker…
Rabobank Issues Report on Reshaping Food Sector
…an integral part of American food consumption. The report also says sugar processors will continue to move towards more non-GMO sources. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
EPA Removing Pesticide Ingredients from The Market
…directly affect pests are called inert ingredients. Many of the 72 inert ingredients were included on the original list of 371. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Proposed Organic Livestock Farm Rules Not Guaranteed
…the National Pork Producers Council and state chapters of the American Farm Bureau are vehemently opposed to the proposed rule changes. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Hormel Settles Dispute with Labor Department
…now will avoid an unnecessary distraction.” Other meatpacking companies have faced similar suits over hiring practices, including Pilgrim’s Pride and JBS. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Combs a Surprise Potential Ag Secretary Nominee
…government purchasing by making the process more efficient. Conaway says, “The federal government needs more people with that kind of expertise.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for December 21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
USDA to Measure Financial Well-Being of Dairy Farms
Beginning in January, representatives of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will visit dairy farms across the nation, as the agency begins collecting data for…
New Test Quickly Detects Red Imported Fire Ants
By Sandra Avant, USDA Agriculture Research Service A new test kit, developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists, could limit the spread of red imported fire ants. Since the…
CA Produce Shows Low or No Pesticide Residue
…farmers markets, food distribution centers, and other outlets throughout California. The produce is tested for more than 350 types of pesticides using state of the art equipment operated by the…
Cost Share Opportunities for Organic Producers/Handlers
…2017, organic producers and handlers will be able to visit over 2,100 USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices to apply for federal reimbursement to assist with the cost of receiving…