…reflects expectations for the economy six months out, slipped to 45.6 from 47.5 in March indicating a continued pessimistic outlook among bankers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
Progress on Canada Dairy Issue
…which could encourage processors to make investments to accommodate more milk. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Share this Post USDA’s Fordyce: Policy, Pressure & Promise for…
Trump Administration Imposing Tariff on Canada Lumber Products
…lumber the country’s suppliers can sell in the U.S. and at what price. Canada has vowed to sue the U.S. over the tariffs, if needed. From the National Association of…
Perdue Off to Work as USDA Secretary
…the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue gives his first remarks to USDA staff. Sonny Perdue came by his knowledge of agriculture the old…
USDA Announces $4.8 Million Available to Support Food Safety Outreach Program
…The Western Regional Center’s long-term goal is to improve food safety through training a wide array of stakeholders, to include cooperation and leadership from every land-grant university in Western states….
AFBF’s President Duvall Joins in Historic White House Ag Roundtable
…third-generation fruit and vegetable grower and shipper from Orange County; former secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture; current board member, Western Growers Association James “Cookie” Lamb of…
Executive Order Creates New Agriculture Panel
…educational opportunities for students in rural communities, particularly in agricultural education, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; (iv) empower the State, local, and tribal agencies that implement rural economic development, agricultural,…
2017 W.O. Atwater Memorial Lecturer Renews Call for Excellence in Nutrition Research
…Gone in the Wrong Direction?” is the title of Dennis M. Bier‘s 2017 Agricultural Research Service (ARS) W. O. Atwater Memorial Lecture, which he delivers today at the Experimental Biology…
Sonny Perdue Sworn in as 31st U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
…and Grain Association and the Southeastern Feed and Grain Association. Perdue has long-standing, close relationships with the leadership of the National Farm Bureau and has been recognized by the Georgia…
Historic White House Ag Roundtable Discussion Includes California Farmer
…County; former secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture; current board member, Western Growers Association at the event. Wenger “It is an honor to have a representative of…
NFU President Attends March for Science in D.C.
…federal policy. Johnson also said there should be more publicly funded, independent and peer-reviewed agricultural research to inform both farmers and policymakers. More than 70 percent of U.S. agricultural research…
Syngenta Corn Lawsuits Underway
…lawyer for Syngenta called the claims “speculative, at best.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Share this Post USDA’s Fordyce: Policy, Pressure & Promise for Farmers April…
U.S., EU, Opening Door to TTIP Talks
…trade is renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement. Ross expects a NAFTA agreement will be reached by mid-2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Share this…
AFBF Labor Expert Taking USDA Post
…Boswell practiced corporate defense litigation in Nebraska and worked as a political aide for a Nebraska state senator. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Share this Post…