The National Pork Producers Council in testimony delivered urged Congress to renew its commitment to funding agricultural research to help America’s farmers feed a growing world population, improve public health…
Western View: The Emperor of the United States
…a royal funeral, financed by local businessmen, and 30,000 people lined the streets to honor the cortege. I’m Len Wilcox, and that’s the Western View sponsored by Citrus Industry magazine….
Cargill Aiming for Birth to Burger Beef Audit
…will help Cargill implement the standard to provide customers “an increased level of trust in the beef they purchase and eat.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
TPP Nations Nearing final Stretch in Talks
…an estimated $4 billion to U.S. agriculture, annually, before the Trump Administration elected to withdraw the U.S. from the trade agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Clovis Withdraws Name from USDA Nomination
…member Debbie Stabenow, questioned his qualifications for the USDA post. Stabenow called the withdraw “a victory for science” and farmers who rely on agricultural research. From the National Association of…
Agriculture Reacts to House Tax Reform Proposal
…also expressed opposition to the tax plan, as the organization says eliminating Section 199 “would raise taxes on millions of farmers.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Invests $2.5 Billion in Rural Electric Infrastructure
…CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. “USDA is an important partner helping us illuminate rural America and empower the communities we serve. That partnership is critical to co-ops’…
Almond Board: Leadership Program Personal Experience
…growers and 100 processors in California, many of whom are third- and fourth-generation farmers. To keep almonds as a sustainable crop for California, the Board increased and accelerated research investment…
FMC Closes Transaction with DuPont
…transaction makes FMC Agricultural Solutions the fifth largest crop protection chemical company in the world by revenue, with estimated annual revenue of approximately $3.8 billion. From the National Association of…
Senators Urge FCC To Ensure Affordable Rural Broadband Access
…that the FCC is best positioned to identify a solution to the budget shortfall and ensure broadband access for rural America. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Pork Imports to Increase
…from China offset by stronger demand from Mexico, Rabobank still expects total exports for 2017 to be higher than in 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cruz Outlines Hold on Northey Nomination, Wants RFS Meeting
…before the end of this month, as the deadline for the Environmental Protection Agency to release its final RFS volume requirements. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Another Successful California Small Farm Conference
The 2017 California Small Farm Conference was held on October 29 and 30 at the Robert Cabral Agricultural Center in Stockton. The two-day event was an opportunity for farmers’ market…
Agri View: Tree Damage from Storms
Everett Griner talks about the agricultural impact of tree damage caused by storms in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses various types of tree damage from recent hurricanes and what the…