…Regulatory Accountability Act was in place. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Regulatory Accountability Act (Sec. 103) This bill revises federal rulemaking procedures under the Administrative Procedure…
Brazil Meat Scandal an “Economic Embarrassment”
…were covered up by chemicals, as well as water and flour. Trade Associations for beef, pork, and poultry producers in Brazil say this could have a major impact on employment…
Trump Ag Assistant Lists Administration Priorities
North Carolina native Ray Starling is still new to his role as Special Assistant to the President for Agriculture, Agricultural Trade, and Food Assistance. Starling spoke to Penton Agriculture this…
U.S. Biodiesel Industry Calls Out Illegal Trading
…last year, Peru imposed both antidumping and countervailing duties on Argentine biodiesel. The National Biodiesel Board is the U.S. trade association representing the biodiesel and renewable diesel industries, including producers,…
65 Percent Water Allocations for CVP
…not announce a full allocation but instead announced a 2017 initial water allocation announcement of 65 percent for South-of-Delta Central Valley Project agricultural contract water districts. If a 100 percent…
House Agriculture Committee Evaluates Current Dairy Policy
…highlighted some of the challenges they are facing. “While net farm income for the entire agricultural industry has fallen 50 percent over the past four years, the nation’s dairy industry…
Rabo AgriFinance Partnering with FFA to Support Agriculture’s Future
…last 12 years to ensure the future of agriculture and agricultural education. Rabo AgriFinance currently supports supervised agricultural experience grants, scholarships, the beef production-entrepreneurship proficiency as well as the Living…
Brazil Beef Scandal Limiting Global Options for Buyers
…the suspension on Brazil products remains in place. The U.S. Department of Agriculture calls China the fastest growing market for beef. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Targets $6 Million for Wildfire Relief
…technical assistance to agricultural producers to help plan and implement conservation practices that address local and state resource concerns. States will begin accepting applications in the near future. Producers in…
Democrat House Member to Introduce Perdue at Hearing
…hearing and confirmation process, it may not be until after the Easter Recess of Congress before the full Senate confirms Perdue. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Froman: TPP Can Still Shape World Trade
…absence of the U.S. He said it’s possible the other TPP countries will approve the agreement, while potentially adding additional countries to the accord. From the National Association of Farm…
Funding to Support Specialty Crop Pest Management
…practices and profits for specialty crop producers.” The IR-4 program supports the creation of safe, effective, and economical pest management solutions for specialty crops and minor agricultural uses on other…
USDA Announces Funding to Support Antimicrobial Resistance Research
…The program seeks to empower transdisciplinary teams to develop, refine, and disseminate science-based knowledge about food and agricultural management and production practices that can reduce or eliminate the risk of…
Subcommittee Examines Livestock Producer Perspectives on Next Farm Bill
…information, including Subcommittee Chairman Rouzer’s opening statement and the archived webcast. Witness List: Panel I Mr. Craig Uden, President, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Johnson Lake, NE Mr. Carl Wittenburg, Chairman,…