…distributed without proper authorization. USDA says APHIS is working in close cooperation with breeders and growers represented by the American Seed Trade Association and AmericanHort to ensure the GE petunia…
Canada Defeats GMO Labeling Bill
…bill was too vague. The vote follows a similar move by the United States the passed the U.S. Congress last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Stabenow Expresses Concerns with EPA Scientist Dismissals
…issues likely to come before the board in the next year, among a host of other questions regarding the review board. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Senate Ag to Hold Farm Economy Hearing
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Roberts, Stabenow Announce Hearing on Farm Economy U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Member Debbie…
Trump Plan to Balance Budget Includes Farm Subsidy Cuts
…“process of negotiation.” McConnell added: “We haven’t paid a whole lot of attention to any president’s budget since I’ve been here.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada and Mexico React Cautiously to NAFTA Letter
…he is confident the move to renegotiate NAFTA will “result in a better deal for our farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers. “ From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
$4.7 Million to Support University Agricultural Science Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced $4.7 million in available funding to support agricultural science programs at non-land-grant universities. Funding is made…
National FFA Organization Looking for Convention Newsroom Interns
…work closely with the National Association of Farm Broadcasting to coordinate and record interviews too. They’re also looking for social media specialists as well. Interested students are encouraged to reach…
Perdue: U.S. Ag in Dire Straits
Sonny Perdue made his first appearance before the House Agriculture Committee this week as Secretary of Agriculture. He says the current U.S. agricultural economy is in “ dire straits ”…
Possible Key Points in the NAFTA Renegotiations
…American businesses should be heard in American courts. He believes American businesses don’t always get a fair shake in dispute resolution. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
White House Sends NAFTA Redo Notification Letter to Congress
…Lighthizer added that the administration intends to begin negotiations as soon as possible, but no sooner than 90 days from today. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Wheat Industry Looks for New NAFTA Opportunities, But Priority Remains Do No Harm
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) urge caution as the Trump Administration officially submitted to Congress its notice of intent to renegotiate the North…
Dairy Industry Welcomes Swift Action by USTR Lighthizer to Launch NAFTA Modernization Efforts
…the dairy industry’s top trade partners. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) have repeatedly urged administration officials…
NMPF Facilitates NCIMS Passage of Proposals to Enhance Safety of Dairy Foods
…passed by conference delegates to provide clarity for processors, dairy cooperatives and their farmer-members, including alleviating any confusion about the timing criteria for tanker washing and milk sample collection; increasing…