…crossing these rare genetics, we have demonstrated the ability to create exactly what the market desires.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
Conaway on Senate’s Biotechnology Labeling Bill
…come to the conclusion that the Senate bill is riddled with ambiguity and affords the Secretary a concerning level of discretion. I have sought written assurances from USDA on the…
Drone Rules Ease Concerns, Should Increase Ownership
…Hull says this will make drone service cheaper for consumers, eliminating having to pay for the cost of a pilot and second person to be involved. Hull also believes this…
Senate Passes GMO Labeling Legislation
…will protect American farmers and small businesses while providing a consistent, transparent food disclosure framework for shoppers across America. “The Senate has provided all Americans a transparent and consistent system…
Military Leaders on Agriculture and National Security
…described how the United States’ investment in transportation and infrastructure, agricultural research and innovation, and risk management tools for farmers has led to a vibrant and stable agricultural industry in…
Water Bond Funding Could be Stretched Thin
…available which means a lot of projects just won’t happen. Water Bond Funding Could be Stretched Thin California Farm water Coalition Executive Director Mike Wade says many of the projects…
NMPF on Biotech Labeling Amendment
…worldwide. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have all reaffirmed their long-standing recognition of the safety of the technology….
Agri View: Direct Marketing
Everett Griner talks about farmers using direct marketing in today’s Agri View. Direct Marketing From: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Farmers Markets and Direct-to-Consumer Marketing Farmers markets are an integral part…
Farm Bureau Entrepreneurship Challenge in Judging Phase
More than 350 applications from 39 states are officially entered into the American Farm Bureau’s Third Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge. Entrepreneurs competing in the challenge are vying for $145,000 in startup…
Almond Forecast Up
…last year’s crop, according to a survey conducted by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The forecast is based on 900 thousand bearing acres. Production for the Nonpareil variety is forecast…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 6
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…
Monitoring Anthracnose After Wet Spring
…Farm Advisor Dani Lightle says. “When we see it the worst is two wet years back to back. So we have wet year number one now and it’s basically laying…
Senate to Vote on GMO Bill
…loopholes. Stabenow asked USDA to respond to the FDA report. USDA sent a letter on Friday that says it will follow the spirit of the law in crafting the rules…
Vermont GMO Labeling Law in Effect
…vote on final passage. While as expected, Vermont’s Senators oppose the bill, farm-state Democrats largely supported the Roberts-Stabenow compromise last week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…