…will be eligible for food use. Full testing of all cattle under quarantine is expected to be completed early next month. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Court Dismisses Mississippi River Basin Nutrient Standards Case
…scientific data that they say shows current controls are not working, and the agency’s refusal to do so violates the law. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
EU and Japan Finalizing Free Trade Agreement Talks
…reached by the end of this month. However, it looks more likely that a deal will be completed early next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Former U.S. Trade Official Says TPP Likely to Resurface
…take home,” so negotiators waited to get a better agreement. Now however, that agreement remains stalled thanks to election year politics. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
CRP Incentive For Forest Land Management
Brad Pfaff of the Farm Service Agency explains a new financial incentive for management of forests on lands enrolled under the Conservation Reserve Program. Forest Land Management…
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Members Named
…U.S. Secretary of Agriculture administer the program. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) provides oversight of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council in accordance with the Commodity Promotion, Research and Information Act…
National Processed Raspberry Council Members Named
…of Zemun-Belgrade, Serbia. Board members selected by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture administer the program. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) provides oversight of the National Processed Raspberry Council in accordance…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for December 19
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…
Is 2017 A Turnaround Year For Farmers
…that’s at it’s highest level in 14 years. MetLife, a major farm mortgage lender, feels that as farmers cut acreage and supplies drop, prices could rise. U.S. farmers are predicted…
Alternate Asian Trade Pact Gains Traction
…the deal last week and Australia is still moving ahead to ratify the agreement. Vietnam is also showing interest in proceeding. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
E.U.-Canada Trade Deal In Trouble Again
…are skeptical any progress is being made due to the stubbornness of E.U. negotiators regarding various parts of the potential agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
China Will Deal With Trade Dispute Appropriately
…step, as well as ongoing work in China, will continue to support a long-term and mutually beneficial trading relationship with China. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Panel Hears EPA Testimony on Glyphosate
…development was done incorrectly. A number of farmers and representatives from the agriculture industry also testified before the Scientific Advisory Panel. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Survey Shows Potential Cost of Ag Labor Pay Laws
…the new laws, Western Growers conducted a survey of its California members to capture the business decisions they are now planning and the impact on farmworkers and farm businesses. Western…